Western Cape police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with threatening messages directed at Western Cape Premier Alan Winde.
The arrest follows an investigation into intimidating text messages received by the complainant on 17 October 2026. The messages allegedly contained threats directed at the Premier, as well as a direct threat to shoot the complainant.
“Detectives from the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, working closely with Crime Intelligence, pursued several investigative leads to identify and trace the suspect. Following the gathering and analysis of relevant information, an arrest warrant was obtained,” the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement on Friday.
The suspect was arrested at approximately 03:30 on Friday morning in Kensington, Cape Town. A cellular telephone believed to have been used to commit the offence was seized.
“The suspect is facing charges relating to intimidation and contraventions of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020. He is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court today.
“Western Cape police take threats and intimidation seriously, particularly where they are intended to undermine the safety of individuals or public representatives. Such conduct will be investigated and dealt with through the appropriate legal processes,” the police said. – SAnews.gov.za
