The Democratic Alliance leadership would like to provide feedback to the people of South Africa regarding the matter between the party and Mayor Patricia de Lille.
The party is deeply concerned about the impact this has had on the residents of Cape Town – the people we serve – and the general public.
It is no secret that the DA has suffered immeasurable damage because of this issue due to the lack of information presented to our voters.
That is why -when it was legally permissible to do so- the party has sought to be as transparent as possible as to what led to the disciplinary matter between Ms De Lille and the party.
At all times, the DA has followed due process in addressing the matter, while acting in the best interests of all the people of Cape Town and abiding by our deep commitment to delivering clean, accountable and transparent government wherever we may govern.
In the latter part of 2017, the leadership of the Democratic Alliance became aware of problems in its representatives in the City of Cape Town.
This resulted from both tensions in the caucus as well as allegations of maladministration involving senior politicians and officials in the City.
Both an Party investigation as well as a City of Cape Town investigation highlighted maladministration that caused the DA in the City to lose confidence in the Mayor and the way she was running the Cape Town.
Early in January, a substantial majority of the DA Caucus requested permission to permit them to move a motion of no confidence in De Lille
Permission was granted, and the motion was defeated by a single vote in the Council.
Over 70% of her caucus voted for the motion; yet she remained Mayor thanks to the grace and favour of the ANC/EFF and some 40 DA colleagues.
It must be emphasised that a motion of no confidence does not always relate to “allegations” or “charges”.
It can be introduced because of inefficiency or even style. It is a political judgement, not a legal finding.
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kougademocrat 
May 9, 2018 at 6:56 am |
When you stand for public office you agree to abide by the constitution and rules of the political party you represent, Patricia de Lille obviously believes these do not apply to her and her attacks on the DA are a clear example of her spiteful efforts to destroy the party. Good riddance.