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City Of Cape Town

Herron’s all GOOD: Former CT councillor joins De Lille’s party
Article
/ 3 December 2018

Herron’s all GOOD: Former CT councillor joins De Lille’s party

Herron resigned from the Democratic Alliance in November

By Raeesa Pather
Bo-Kaap divided over developers
Article
/ 23 November 2018

Bo-Kaap divided over developers

Two groups trying to protect the area’s heritage from gentrification are now at loggerheads

By Raeesa Pather
CT social housing brought to standstill
Article
/ 9 November 2018

CT social housing brought to standstill

Departmental disagreements are halting the development of five prime sites in Cape Town

By Raeesa Pather
Dan Plato elected as Cape Town mayor
Article
/ 6 November 2018

Dan Plato elected as Cape Town mayor

Plato was elected by a majority, receiving 146 votes in council

By Jenni Evans
Brett Herron resigns from DA claiming party blocked affordable housing
Article
/ 1 November 2018

Brett Herron resigns from DA claiming party blocked affordable housing

Herron is the latest to exit the party as it faces an exodus of councillors in the City of Cape Town

By Raeesa Pather
It’s happened: De Lille resigns as mayor, DA member
Article
/ 31 October 2018

It’s happened: De Lille resigns as mayor, DA member

Patricia de Lille will now go on leave for two weeks before announcing her future plans

By Raeesa Pather
‘People scream racism to cover up corruption’— Maimane
Article
/ 31 October 2018

‘People scream racism to cover up corruption’— Maimane

The Democratic Alliance leader continues his war of words with councillors who claim racism

By Gemma Ritchie
Maimane has not apologised ‘for lying about us’ — ex City of Cape Town chief whip
Article
/ 30 October 2018

Maimane has not apologised ‘for lying about us’ — ex City of Cape Town chief whip

Shaun August and four other councillors had given DA leader Mmusi Maimane until 6pm on Monday to apologise

By Mxolisi Mngadi
‘It’ll happen again’ say Silver Town  fire victims
Article
/ 26 October 2018

‘It’ll happen again’ say Silver Town  fire victims

Residents claim politicians flock to Khayelitsha in times of tragedy, but leave with empty promises

By Sarah Smit
City of Cape Town to table Bowmans reports into maladministration
Article
/ 25 October 2018

City of Cape Town to table Bowmans reports into maladministration

The council will decide on what recommendations and conclusions it will adopt on the reports

By Staff Reporter
De Lille goes after Bowmans report
Article
/ 24 October 2018

De Lille goes after Bowmans report

De Lille has hit back at law firm Bowmans for producing two reports with different conclusions

By Raeesa Pather
DA says no notice of De Lille’s rumoured plans to stop resignation
Article
/ 24 October 2018

DA says no notice of De Lille’s rumoured plans to stop resignation

The DA has once again been swept into drama over rumours that Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille is planning to retract her res​ignation

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille to sue Gauteng businessman for defamation
Article
/ 7 October 2018

De Lille to sue Gauteng businessman for defamation

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille on Sunday announced a campaign to clear her name, including suing Anthony Faul R1-million for defamation

By Jan Gerber
De Lille calls for forensic probe of Foreshore auction
Article
/ 30 September 2018

De Lille calls for forensic probe of Foreshore auction

The auction took place in September 2016 — and questions about the integrity of the process have since arisen in various media reports

By Agency
City of Cape Town eases controversial water tariffs
Article
/ 10 September 2018

City of Cape Town eases controversial water tariffs

While water tariffs have been marginally relaxed by city officials, some citizens say it’s not enough

By Raeesa Pather
DNA testing required to identify casualties in Denel explosion — city official
Article
/ 5 September 2018

DNA testing required to identify casualties in Denel explosion — city official

It was reported that eight people had died in the explosion, but Rheinmetall Denel, as well as police, would not confirm the number

By Staff Reporter
‘I’m waiting for him to come home’ — wife of Denel munitions casualty
Article
/ 4 September 2018

‘I’m waiting for him to come home’ — wife of Denel munitions casualty

Residents say most of the Denel employees were locals. The facility was one of the biggest job providers in the area

By Staff Reporter
DA and De Lille sign agreement, withdraw motion of no confidence
Article
/ 26 July 2018

DA and De Lille sign agreement, withdraw motion of no confidence

On Thursday morning, the caucus was informed that an agreement had been reached for De Lille to subject herself to the party’s disciplinary panel

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille, speaker face motions of no confidence in Cape Town council
Article
/ 26 July 2018

De Lille, speaker face motions of no confidence in Cape Town council

The motion against De Lille is the second brought by her own party that she will face in council this year

By Paul Herman
Bold steps are needed toward a ‘new normal’ that allocates water fairly in SA
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Bold steps are needed toward a ‘new normal’ that allocates water fairly in SA

South Africa is a water-scarce country where inequity and a lack of fairness and justice pervades water distribution

By Staff Reporter
‘We may have over-reached’ — JP Smith on trying to curtail De Lille powers
Article
/ 30 June 2018

‘We may have over-reached’ — JP Smith on trying to curtail De Lille powers

The DA intends to table a new motion of no confidence against De Lille in council with Smith saying it could happen before the end of July

By Paul Herman
DA to seek another motion of no confidence in De Lille after court loss
Article
/ 27 June 2018

DA to seek another motion of no confidence in De Lille after court loss

​The DA will seek to move for another motion of no confidence in Mayor Patricia de Lille, after the high court ruled in her favour on Wednesday

By Paul Herman
Bo-Kaap residents cry foul as cops nab youngster
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Bo-Kaap residents cry foul as cops nab youngster

The boy was rolling two tyres down Wale Street in preparation for the protest when two officers apprehended him and placed him in a police van

By Raeesa Pather
DA leaves it to the law to decide De Lille’s fate
Article
/ 5 June 2018

DA leaves it to the law to decide De Lille’s fate

For a large portion of Tuesday morning, one question seemed to puzzle presiding judges: when exactly did De Lille cease to be a member of the DA?

By Raeesa Pather
City of Cape Town pushes for “zero tolerance” on land protests
Article
/ 29 May 2018

City of Cape Town pushes for “zero tolerance” on land protests

A priority committee is set to be established within the SAPS to deal with land protests after city officials requested more action

By Raeesa Pather
Cape Town investigation unit reinstated following shut down by De Lille
Article
/ 23 May 2018

Cape Town investigation unit reinstated following shut down by De Lille

On Wednesday, the National Council of Provinces accepted a motion to see that the Special Investigation Unit gets back on its feet

By Caryn Dolley
Residents rally as City of Cape Town plans to close water collection point
Article
/ 22 May 2018

Residents rally as City of Cape Town plans to close water collection point

Riyaz Rawoot is helping to make a spring in the Newlands suburb more accessible to thousands of citizens

By Raeesa Pather
Western Cape tackles its mounting landfill crisis
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Western Cape tackles its mounting landfill crisis

A short-term solution is nine regional landfills and recycling. In 10 years they will be gone

By Staff Reporter
‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’
Article
/ 16 May 2018

‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’

Patricia de Lille, who was on Tuesday temporarily restored to her position, says she will appeal to the DA to work together with her

By Paul Herman
READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement
Article
/ 15 May 2018

READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement

The DA remains confident that the substantive case on the cessation of De Lille’s party’s membership will be successful

By Staff Reporter
​No mayco for City of Cape Town until De Lille judgement is handed down
Article
/ 14 May 2018

​No mayco for City of Cape Town until De Lille judgement is handed down

Acting mayor Ian Neilson has had to delay his appointment of a mayoral committee

By Raeesa Pather
SMS De Lille allegedly sent to influence who became Cape Town’s city manager surfaces
Article
/ 10 May 2018

SMS De Lille allegedly sent to influence who became Cape Town’s city manager surfaces

De Lille is accused of sending a text message to a selection panelist to influence the reappointment of Achmat Ebrahim as city manager

By Raeesa Pather
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