LOCAL councillors are supposed to support community members and help them solve service delivery issues.
But according to Mosholozi Dlamini, a councillor in his area is allegedly making his life a living hell.
Mosholozi said he doesn't feel safe anymore in his kasi because of this councillor.
He claims that the councillor threatened him for being too nosy when it comes to matters affecting the community.
But the councillor, Peter Padi, has denied this and said he will sue Mosholozi for defamation of character.
Msholozi, a 41-year-old ward committee member from Jakkalas Dance in North West, told Daily Sun that the councillor has allegedly been doing unlawful things in the community and whenever he tries to address them, he gets threatened.
"We found a tsotsi stealing a cable a few months ago and when we caught him, the police didn't want to open a case. The tsotsi said he was sent by the ward councillor," said Mosholozi.
He claimed the councillor is also arrogant and doesn't want to work with the community.
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"Early this year, he sent some men to my home to warn me to stay out of the way. I even went to the police and they convinced me to not open a case against him. I feel that my life is in danger.
"I can't sleep peacefully because people come to my house and threaten me. The councillor once tried to hit me with his car," said Mosholozi.
Councillor Peter Padi said: "I will sue him. My calls are recorded and when I am done with you (Daily Sun), I will send my lawyers to him. This is defamation of character. I am a leader, and every leader gets accused of things.
"I know that you are a newspaper and you might write things contrary to what I am saying. Luckily, my phone has a recorder and it's recording my calls," he said.
He said all the allegations are false.
"Our community is peaceful and no one has threatened anyone. It is pure lies. If you want exclusives, come to my office," he said.
