D6 MOSQUE GETS BOMB THREAT

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in Cape Town has strongly condemned a bomb threat made against Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six, describing it as part of a disturbing trend aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices.

According to Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the threat was delivered via a cellphone message.

He reports: “Cape Town Central registered an intimidation case for investigation following an incident on Sunday, 4 May 2025, in which a message was sent via cellular telephone about a bomb threat. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, and no arrests have been made.”

Baadier Gamieldien, an executive committee member of Al-Azhar Masjied, confirmed that the mosque had received a threatening message warning of a bombing and intent to kill worshippers.

He says: “It goes without saying that the safety of all Musalees [[those who perform the Salah prayer] is our top priority. 

“We, therefore, urge everyone, including those attending other Masaajied, to be extra vigilant and stay aware of your surroundings.”

PSC coordinator Usuf Chikte said the threats were a direct attack on the sanctity and safety of places of worship and an attempt to intimidate those who support Palestine.

“These acts form part of a disturbing trend aimed at intimidating and silencing those who stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and speak out against the ongoing genocide in Gaza,” said Chikte.

He called on the South African Police Service (SAPS), including the Provincial Commissioner and the Provincial Disaster Risk Management units, as well as the City of Cape Town's municipal police, to take urgent steps to protect communities and investigate the matter thoroughly.