Modack trial: Adonis questioned over cellphone evidence linked to Kinnear grenade attack

A co-accused in the Nafiz Modack trial refused to answer questions during cross-examination about evidence surrounding an alleged plot to throw a hand grenade at murdered detective Charl Kinnear's home. The Western Cape High Court judge warned Yannick Adonis of the consequences of refusing to answer questions while giving evidence.

Adonis told the court "Ek wil nie" and "No comment" when pressed for information. Prosecutor Greg Wolmarans continued questioning Adonis about the alleged grenade attack and the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of the grenade by Amaal Jantjies. Phone call transcripts between Jantjies and Adonis were shown to the court, with one revealing Jantjies instructing anyone handling the grenade to use gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.

Wolmarans focused on what happened after Jantjies acquired the grenade, who "Mammokie" was, and who allegedly received the grenade. Adonis declined to answer some questions and the judge cautioned him about the repercussions of his refusal to cooperate. Modack and 14 other co-accused face multiple charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, racketeering, fraud and money laundering. The case centers around Kinnear's murder in September 2020 and other alleged offenses.