All that sparkles is not on the up and up

Nafiz Modack was approached by two Israelis who paid him R200 000 for “safe passage” so they could sell Diamant Classique – sparkling wine with real, tiny diamonds in each bottle — in Cape Town’s clubs. Diamant Classique owner Ryan Bond told the Sunday Times: “It was my belief at the time that all parties had the best intention to promote and sell my product in Cape Town. What transpired between these parties thereafter I have no information on. I am learning of these allegations via the media.”