{
  "id": 14506381,
  "title": "Pollsmoor Prison management explain Modack court arrival delays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pollsmoor-prison-management-explain-modack-court-arrival-delays",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:06:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pollsmoor-prison-management-explain-modack-court-arrival-delays/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pollsmoor Prison management appeared in the High Court in Cape Town to explain delays in the trial of alleged underworld boss Nafiz Modack and his co-accused. The delays were due to logistical issues, with about 17 awaiting-trial prisoners, including four Modack co-accused, sharing a single vehicle. Judge Robert Henney criticized the management for the delays, stating that one vehicle per group would prevent such issues. The judge also emphasized that criminal gangs cannot dictate court schedules. Despite the delays, some prisoners arrived on time on Wednesday. Accused Amaal Jantjies returned to the witness stand to face cross-examination regarding her alleged ties to Modack. The trial is set to continue on Thursday.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}