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A section of Goodwood Prison in Cape Town is being turned into a court to hear the huge Nafiz Modack trial. At least two big gang cases have already been heard at Pollsmoor Prison, but this controversial move could be a first for Goodwood Prison.
Goodwood Prison in Cape Town. IMAGE: Gallo Images/Nardus Engelbrecht An unique court is being developed at Goodwood Prison
It was a weekend of horror for residents of Vrygrond as the area turned into a gang battleground.
The situation is so bad that police have labelled the area a “red zone”, meaning ambulances cannot freely travel without a police escort.
With 40 murders and attempted murders recorded since late October 2021 around Grassy Park, the frequency of violence has picked up.