South African Police Service captain Alfred Barker is back in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday, where the State is expected to continue cross-examining him about his relationship with alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack.

Barker’s testimony forms part of Modack’s long-running criminal trial. Modack faces 122 charges linked to claims that he ran a criminal enterprise. At the centre of the latest court clash is Modack’s claim that Barker was involved in a plan to expose senior police officers and underworld figures he believed were targeting him.

Modack Claims Barker was Part of his Plan

According to evidence before the court, Modack insists Barker was not just following up on complaints but was part of a broader effort to expose high-profile figures.

State prosecutor Blaine Lazarus questioned Barker about claims that Modack said the captain had instructed him on how to expose top cops Jeremy Vearey and the late Charl Kinnear.

But Barker rejected that version in court on Tuesday. He said he was only investigating allegations made by Modack and was never part of any campaign to expose senior police officers.

Judge Says Barker May Have Been Misled

The court also heard a sharp warning from presiding Judge Robert Henney, who suggested Barker may have been drawn into something without knowing the full picture.

Henney told Barker that the evidence showed he had been led astray. The judge said facts had been withheld from him and that he had been misled while opening a docket linked to the allegations.

That remark adds fresh weight to the State’s case, as prosecutors try to test Barker’s credibility and the true nature of his dealings with Modack.

More Tough Questions Still to Come

Barker is expected to remain on the witness stand as the State completes its cross-examination.

His evidence could prove important in a trial that continues to shine a harsh light on alleged links between organised crime figures and people within law enforcement.

For now, the key question is whether Barker was doing his job as a police officer or whether he became entangled in Modack’s wider agenda without fully realising it.