Investigation launched into death threats against Theewaterskloof Municipality Speaker

Police are investigating an intimidation case after death threats were made against Theewaterskloof Speaker Weldon Wells and his family. Police are investigating a case of alleged death threats against Theewaterskloof Municipality Speaker Weldon Wells, after a complaint was opened in Villiersdorp. Police spokesperson CaptainFC van Wykconfirmed that a case of intimidation has been registered for investigation.

“Be advised that the complainant received a death threat, and a case of intimidation was registered for investigation. Also towards his wife and child,” Van Wyk said. He said the suspect claimed to know the complainant’s movements, as well as details relating to his wife and child, including the child’s school.

“Investigations continue, no arrest as yet,” he said. According to the GOOD Party, the threats were sent via text message, warning that Wells and his family would be killed if he did not step down from his position. In a statement, GOOD Party secretary-generalBrett Herroncondemned the threats, describing them as an attack on democratic processes.

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“Speaker of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Weldon Wells, and his family have been warned that if he does not step down from his position, they will be murdered,” Herron said. Herron said it was unclear who was behind the threats, noting that recent political tensions in the municipality may have contributed to the situation. Speaker of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Weldon Wells.

“It’s difficult to determine where the threat originates. The rebuke won’t have made the DA happy, but it may equally have created unfulfilled expectations in other parties that GOOD was going to exit the coalition,” he said.

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