South Africa
Presidency DG receives death threat─── 06:12 Sun, 05 Jun 2022
The Presidency is investigating a threat made against Director-General Phindile Baleni.
This is the letter that was received, along with a bullet.
The letter makes reference to the deaths of Thabo Masebe and Babita Deokaran.
It also requests Baleni to ensure President Ramaphosa releases the suspects in the Deokaran case.
SECURITY AGENCIES INVESTIGATE THREAT AGAINST DIRECTOR-GENERAL MS PHINDILE BALENI
— Presidency | South Africa ???? (@PresidencyZA) June 4, 2022
The Presidency has referred to security agencies a threat made against Director-General in the Presidency Ms Phindile Baleni. pic.twitter.com/PQVM1S9aBo
In addition to this, it requests the President to not proceed with the findings of the State Capture report.
The letter says 'we know where you drive and all your visiting points....those two cars you always travel with, we have a good plan for them."
In response, the Presidency says security agencies are investigating the letter and have given Baleni protection to enable her to continue with her critical duties.
