Cape Town – A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with threatening messages allegedly directed at Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed.
The suspect was arrested at approximately 03:30 on Friday, November 13, at a premises in Kensington, Cape Town, following an investigation into intimidating text messages received by the complainant on October 17, 2026.
According to SAPS, the messages allegedly contained threats against Winde, 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,” police said in a statement.
“Following the gathering and analysis of relevant information, an arrest warrant was obtained.”
During the arrest, police seized a cellular telephone believed to have been used in the commission of the offence.
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 on Friday.
Western Cape police said they take threats and intimidation seriously, particularly when aimed at undermining the safety of individuals or public representatives.
“Such conduct will be investigated and dealt with through the appropriate legal processes,” the statement said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
