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Cape Town Crime Lord Nafiz Modack Convicted of Corruption

6/8/2025

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Nafiz Modack, accused of being a Cape Town crime lord, has been convicted of corruption by the Regional Court. This verdict comes after ex-police officer Kolindren Govender confessed to accepting nearly R150,000 from Modack in exchange for favors. The court will announce Modack's sentence on July 8, 2025, marking a significant moment in the fight against corruption.

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Nafiz Modack, accused of being a Cape Town crime lord, has been convicted of corruption by the Regional Court. This verdict comes after ex-police officer Kolindren Govender confessed to accepting nearly R150,000 from Modack in exchange for favors. The court will announce Modack's sentence on July 8, 2025, marking a significant moment in the fight against corruption.