Radley Dijkers admitted that his concerns were based on industry rumours and media reports he had read about a hostile security take over and violence linked to it.
CAPE TOWN - A key witness in an extortion case against a group of suspected Cape Town underworld figures has admitted that the preconceived ideas he had about the accused were based on media reports.
Dijkers, who was the brand manager for the Grande Cafe at the time the business was allegedly extorted by the accused, said that he was nervous and fearful when dealing with the men. TSG Security had taken over security at the Grande in April 2017 and Dijkers said that while they had no problem with the company's services, they had no choice in the matter.
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