Cape Town – A 28-year-old man was arrested in Germiston, Gauteng, by the Hawks’ Crimes Against The State (CATS) unit for allegedly making threats against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The arrest followed a complaint made on 12 May 2025 by the CEO of a Cape Town company, who received a threatening voice message from the suspect.
“On Monday, 12 May 2025, a complainant, who is the CEO of a Cape Town based company, allegedly received a voice message from the suspect, in which threats were made against the President of South Africa.
“The suspect is also alleged to have sent multiple threatening messages targeting the complainant, her family and the mayor of Cape Town,” Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said.
The suspect was apprehended after a swift investigation and is being transported to Cape Town to appear in court on 26 May 2025 for a charge of intimidation.
Mbambo confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
This is not the first instance of threats against Ramaphosa.
In 2022, similar concerns were dismissed by then State Security Minister Zizi Kodwa, following a security incident at an ANC Women’s League event.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
