The accused face charges linked to a criminal enterprise known as “The Firm”, which allegedly operated across Cape Town between 2019 and 2023. The day that was: 9 arrested heading to war, hung councils talk it out & R1.5m drug bust. Alleged underworld figure Ralph Stanfield, his wife Nicole Johnson, and 12 co-accused are expected to return to the Western Cape High Court today, where they face a host of serious charges.