Modack trial: Cross-examination of Hawks officer set to continue

CAPE TOWN - Following numerous delays last week, the cross-examination of a Hawks officer in the high-profile trial of alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack is set to continue on Monday.

Modack and 14 co-accused face a total of 122 charges related to various crimes, including murder, extortion, money laundering and racketeering. 

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Hawks officer Edward du Plessis previously presented evidence that one of the accused, Zane Kilian used a cellphone tracking platform to ping various targets for Modack. 

The evidence shows Kilian pinged slain top cop Charl Kinnear numerous times before his murder in September 2020 as well as prominent criminal defence attorney William Booth before and after an attempt on his life in April that year.  

Kilian has denied the charges against him, saying he ran a legitimate business as a debt collector and offered the tracking service to clients as a side job.

His attorney also told the court that Kilian believed the tracking operation was legal.    

Modack's attorney, Bashier Sibda is expected to cross-examine Du Plessis this week.