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IOL News
12 hours ago
- IOL News
Judge recusal pushes Nafiz Modack's tax case to 2026
Alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack Image: File Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack's tax matter is set to start next year. His co-accused won't be happy as they'll now have to wait longer for the ball get rolling thanks to him being tied-up in another case. This comes after Modack successfully got Judge Mark Sher to recuse himself, as the judge had previously dealt with his bail appeal in March 2023 in the case where he stands accused of murdering top cop Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear. Modack, along with eight others including his mother and brother, are accused of defrauding SARS out of R46 million in a dodgy tax refund scheme. The trial was expected to start yesterday, but thanks to the recusal, the court heard there was not enough time to appoint a new judge, so the matter was shifted to January 2026. Despite the delay, Modack still needs time to prepare and has asked for an electronic device to go through all the court documents behind bars. Meanwhile, the court heard that bogus accountant and co-accused Faried van der Schyff had been given a device to prepare for the trial, but it was taken back after he was sentenced to three years direct imprisonment in another tax fraud case, which was heard at the Cape Town Regional Court. The court also heard that while the Kinnear murder trial takes a break later this year, Modack will have two months to get his ducks in a row for the tax matter. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Modack tax fraud trial delayed as judge recuses himself
Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has scored a small victory in his tax fraud case after the judge agreed to step aside. Judge Mark Sher has recused himself from the R46 million SARS fraud trial just weeks before it was due to start. As a result, Modack and his co-accused will have to wait even longer to have their day in court. Modack's lawyer, Advocate Bash Sibda told the court last month his client wouldn't get a fair trial if Sher stayed on the case after he presided over Modack's bail appeal in March 2023, in the case where he stands accused of murdering cop Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear.
IOL News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Modack tax fraud trial delayed as judge recuses himself
Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has scored a small victory in his tax fraud case after the judge agreed to step aside. Judge Mark Sher has recused himself from the R46 million SARS fraud trial just weeks before it was due to start. As a result, Modack and his co-accused will have to wait even longer to have their day in court. Modack's lawyer, Advocate Bash Sibda told the court last month his client wouldn't get a fair trial if Sher stayed on the case after he presided over Modack's bail appeal in March 2023, in the case where he stands accused of murdering cop Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear.
IOL News
11-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
SIU thwarts R33 million claim and recovers R67 million from Kroucamp Plumbers
SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago announces the recovery of R67 million from Kroucamp Plumbers following the Special Tribunal's landmark ruling, which also prevents a potential R33 million loss to the state. Image: File The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a victory for the state, recovering R67 million from Kroucamp Plumbers (Pty) Ltd after the Special Tribunal reviewed and set aside unlawful contracts awarded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the Tribunal's ruling not only recovers public funds but also prevents a potential R33 million loss following the dismissal of a counterclaim brought by Kroucamp Plumbers against the department. The Tribunal declared contracts worth R67 million, awarded between 2015 and 2019 for vacuum pumping of septic tanks and emergency sewage blockage interventions, invalid and unlawful. As a result, the service provider has been ordered to refund all payments received from the department. The financial recovery includes R46 613 873.26 from contracts between 2015 and 2017 and R20 389 052.70 from tenders between 2017 and 2019. The SIU investigation revealed a web of corruption involving falsified bidding documents, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and payments to officials who manipulated the tendering process. "The SIU investigation revealed that Kroucamp Plumbers misrepresented its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, submitted incomplete bidding information, and colluded with departmental officials to secure contracts totalling millions of rand," Kganyago said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading The Tribunal further found that Mr. Johannes Jacobus Kroucamp, the director of Kroucamp Plumbers, had abused the corporate structure for personal gain, ultimately jeopardising the interests of the state. Judge D. Makhoba highlighted the seriousness of the misconduct, stating that the tenders "breached constitutional procurement regulations and eroded public trust." As part of the ruling, both contracts were annulled, and Kroucamp Plumbers' juristic personality was revoked, making the company liable for repaying the state. This decision opens the possibility for Mr. Kroucamp to be held personally responsible for the company's debts owed to the state. The investigation was conducted under Proclamation R20 of 2018, which empowered the SIU to probe allegations of maladministration, improper conduct, and corruption within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure's tender processes. "The SIU is also empowered to institute civil action in the High Court or a Special Tribunal to address any wrongdoing uncovered during investigations related to corruption, fraud, or maladministration," Kganyago said. "In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996, the SIU refers any evidence of criminal conduct it uncovers to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action." IOL News
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 1 July 2025
R49 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 1 July 2025. Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated jackpots for Tuesday, 1 July 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R46 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R3 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Tuesday, 1 July 2025: PowerBall: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. PowerBall Plus: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. The winning PowerBall numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply). Visit and go to the How to Play section to find out more.
