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‘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
Taxi peace is cold comfort
Article
/ 1 June 2018

Taxi peace is cold comfort

Rival bosses in Cape Town make up after a bloody feud that claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded commuters

By Govan Whittles
Bo-Kaap unites in protest to hold onto heritage
Article
/ 28 May 2018

Bo-Kaap unites in protest to hold onto heritage

The inner city suburb, internationally renowned for its colourful houses, has had enough of private developers and city officials

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
De Lille takes on Limberg over SMS
Article
/ 14 May 2018

De Lille takes on Limberg over SMS

The embattled politician is challenging the veracity of the message

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
Timeline: The events leading up to De Lille’s ousting
Article
/ 8 May 2018

Timeline: The events leading up to De Lille’s ousting

This timeline tracks the tumultuous relationship between the Democratic Alliance and Patricia de Lille

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
De Lille: DA amended its Constitution to remove me
Article
/ 17 April 2018

De Lille: DA amended its Constitution to remove me

De Lille reacted to news that the party’s Cape Town caucus had voted to hold an internal motion of no conf​idence if the Federal Executive allows it

By Raeesa Pather
For DA members only: Caucus wants a motion of no confidence in De Lille
Article
/ 16 April 2018

For DA members only: Caucus wants a motion of no confidence in De Lille

The DA caucus in Cape Town is going to ask the federal executive for permission to hold a motion of no confidence in the Cape Town mayor

By Raeesa Pather
Run on Newlands spring hints at Cape Town’s future
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Run on Newlands spring hints at Cape Town’s future

The queues are growing and tempers are rising at a natural water source at the foot of Table Mountain

By Govan Whittles
What are the rules on boreholes? Can you use seawater to flush?
Article
/ 30 January 2018

What are the rules on boreholes? Can you use seawater to flush?

"We have to reassess our relationship with water, and the City supports the move by residents to explore more sustainable water-wise technologies"

By Staff Reporter
DA FedEx resolves to formally charge, investigate De Lille
Article
/ 14 January 2018

DA FedEx resolves to formally charge, investigate De Lille

This comes after months of serious claims and counterclaims between the City of Cape Town and De Lille.

By Caryn Dolley
De Lille: I’m still waiting for reasons for suspension
Article
/ 15 December 2017

De Lille: I’m still waiting for reasons for suspension

Democratic Alliance (DA) national spokesperson Phumzile Van Dame released a media statement on Thursday officially suspending De Lille.

By Staff Reporter
‘Confidential’ council meeting to discuss City of Cape Town corruption allegations
Article
/ 21 November 2017

‘Confidential’ council meeting to discuss City of Cape Town corruption allegations

​Tender irregularities and the shutdown of a forensic investigation are expected to be discussed at a special council meeting of the City of Cape Town

By Staff Reporter
Unpacking the City of Cape Town’s anti-crime unit saga
Article
/ 5 October 2017

Unpacking the City of Cape Town’s anti-crime unit saga

After DA leaders were placed on special leave, police minister asked the city of Cape Town to lodge a formal complaint if the the police overstepped.

By Caryn Dolley
Maimane hopes for a more united DA caucus in Cape Town
Article
/ 4 October 2017

Maimane hopes for a more united DA caucus in Cape Town

The DA’s leader’s statement comes after Cape Town mayor and a member from her committee were placed on special leave after a fall out about the SIU.

By News 24
DA blocks ANC presentation on De Lille’s security upgrades
Article
/ 4 October 2017

DA blocks ANC presentation on De Lille’s security upgrades

The DA has stopped an ANC councillor from sharing information with a portfolio committee on Mayor Patricia de Lille’s security upgrades to her house

By Jan Gerber
Maimane cuts De Lille and JP Smith from DA activities in Western Cape
Article
/ 3 October 2017

Maimane cuts De Lille and JP Smith from DA activities in Western Cape

Patricia de Lille and mayoral committee member JP Smith on "special leave" after a public spat has resulted in the two being investigated.

By Staff Reporter
Mistrust, backstabbing in DA meltdown as De Lille takes on Smith
Article
/ 3 October 2017

Mistrust, backstabbing in DA meltdown as De Lille takes on Smith

The gloves have come off between Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille and mayoral committee member for safety, security and social services JP Smith

By Caryn Dolley
De Lille hits out at JP Smith over ‘malicious, defamatory remarks’
Article
/ 2 October 2017

De Lille hits out at JP Smith over ‘malicious, defamatory remarks’

Cape Town’s mayor faces allegations over corruption in the construction of her home in Pinelands.

By News 24
Confusion over breath test
Article
/ 19 March 2010

Confusion over breath test

Moves to halt use of breathalyser in Western Cape after ANC man’s arrest have aroused suspicion, writes Glynnis Underhill.

By Glynnis Underhill
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