'Underworld boss' arrested for 'conspiring to kill detective, magistrate'

An alleged Cape Town underworld boss has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill a detective and a magistrate.

Hawks spokesperson Zinzi Hani said the directorate swooped on alleged Pagad Force gang leader Moegsien Barendse, 62, on Wednesday.

“Barendse is alleged to have conspired to murder the investigating officer and the magistrate who is presiding over his two sons’ bail application,” Hani said.