Hill-Lewis condemns bomb threat at mosque

CAPE Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned the bomb threat directed at the Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six, describing it as a sinister act that strikes at the heart of the city’s values of peace, tolerance, and religious freedom.

- WENDY DONDOLO

The threat was reportedly sent via cellphone, prompting police to open an intimidation case. The City confirmed that it is actively supporting the investigation through its Safety and Security Investigative Unit, K9 Unit, and Disaster Risk Management teams.

“My office has been in contact with SAPS who confirmed they are investi-gating a case of intimidation related to a bomb threat message issued via cellphone to the Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six,” said Hill-Lewis.