Modack trial: New witness recalls narrow escape during attempt on his father's life

CAPE TOWN - The cross-examination of a self-confessed hitman who turned State witness in the trial against alleged underworld kingpin, Nafiz Modack, came to an end in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday with the introduction of a new witness, the son of Andre Naude, another alleged underworld figure.

Jaundre Naude told the court he narrowly escaped death during an alleged attempt on his father's life, allegedly at the hands of Modack. 

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Modack and his 14 co-accused face 124 charges related to an array of crimes, including murder, attempted murder, and money laundering.

The State's first witness, a self-confessed hitman known only as "Mr A", told the court he was hired to kill Andre Naude on behalf of Modack.

Jaundre told the court he was asleep at the Naude residence in Eksteen Street, Bellville, on 6 September 2019, when he heard a bang and felt shards of glass hitting his face.

He said he flung himself on top of his girlfriend, who was lying next to him, as at least ten more shots were fired through the glass sliding door of his room.

Jaundre told the court when the shooting stopped, he phoned his father, who was asleep in another section of the house. 

He told the court he was aware of a previous attempt on his father's life in Durbanville in June 2019.

The trial continues Monday.