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Patricia De Lille

DA’s reason to suspend me is unwarranted— De Lille
Article
/ 18 December 2017

DA’s reason to suspend me is unwarranted— De Lille

​Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says the Democratic Alliance (DA) does not have sufficient reason to remove her

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
Drought relief, 10 litres at a time
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Drought relief, 10 litres at a time

Have a happy, guilt-free holiday in Cape Town by taking water with you – or send some as a gift

By Govan Whittles
New resistance to spatial transformation claims in City of Cape Town saga
Article
/ 7 December 2017

New resistance to spatial transformation claims in City of Cape Town saga

​Divisions within the City of Cape Town are becoming even more apparent after spatial development policies received resistance.

By Caryn Dolley
It’s criminal, not whistleblowing – De Lille hits back at executive director’s claims
Article
/ 29 November 2017

It’s criminal, not whistleblowing – De Lille hits back at executive director’s claims

Patricia de Lille believes Craig Kesson leaked information and claims against her to certain politicians which "is suggestive of a political campaign"

By Caryn Dolley
3 top City of Cape Town officials face suspension over corruption allegations
Article
/ 21 November 2017

3 top City of Cape Town officials face suspension over corruption allegations

​Three senior City of Cape Town officials have seven days to provide reasons why they should not be placed on "precautionary suspension"

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
Only half of Cape Town is putting ‘efforts into saving water’— De Lille
Article
/ 14 November 2017

Only half of Cape Town is putting ‘efforts into saving water’— De Lille

​Only half of drought-stricken Cape Town is saving water, the City of Cape Town revealed as it appealed to residents to get on board

By Staff Reporter
Cape Town races to beat Day Zero
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Cape Town races to beat Day Zero

The city could run out of water in March and is rushing to get measures such as desalination in place

By Staff Reporter
Cape Town ANC branch to lay criminal charges against De Lille
Article
/ 10 October 2017

Cape Town ANC branch to lay criminal charges against De Lille

On Tuesday morning, the Dullah Omar region’s Khaya Yozi confirmed he was on his way to the Cape Town Central police station to lodge the complaint.

By Caryn Dolley
ANC looks for security a ‘firepool’ at De Lille’s home
Article
/ 5 October 2017

ANC looks for security a ‘firepool’ at De Lille’s home

ANC members peaked over the mayor’s wall searching for Nkandla-like security upgrades, but there is a R251 075 difference between the two accounts.

By Jenna Etheridge
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
Max gives DA race yet another stab
Article
/ 28 September 2017

Max gives DA race yet another stab

​The Democratic Alliance’s Lennit Max believes his fourth attempt at the party’s Western Cape provincial leadership may

By Dineo Bendile
Cape Town to develop 10 sites in the inner city for affordable housing
Article
/ 19 July 2017

Cape Town to develop 10 sites in the inner city for affordable housing

The City selected the sites as part of an effort to reverse apartheid spatial planning in Cape Town.

By Raeesa Pather
Bonginkosi Madikizela elected as DA Western Cape leader
Article
/ 25 February 2017

Bonginkosi Madikizela elected as DA Western Cape leader

The province’s human settlements MEC will take over from Patricia de Lille, who resigned in January.

By Paul Herman
De Lille, Smit re-elected as City of Cape Town gets down to business
Article
/ 11 August 2016

De Lille, Smit re-elected as City of Cape Town gets down to business

The new City of Cape Town council wasted no time in re-electing Dirk Smit and Patricia de Lille as speaker and mayor respectively

By News 24
Perhaps the DA should just take a deep breath, pop a chill pill and settle down now
Article
/ 10 August 2016

Perhaps the DA should just take a deep breath, pop a chill pill and settle down now

It was with great shock that we heard newly re-elected mayor Patricia de Lille ominously declare it was time for the City of Cape Town to work hard.

By Staff Reporter
De Lille refers Matthew Theunissen’s racist slurs to the human rights commission
Article
/ 3 May 2016

De Lille refers Matthew Theunissen’s racist slurs to the human rights commission

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille condemned Theunissen’s comments, saying ‘there are laws and processes to ensure that racists are brought to book’.

By Staff Reporter
Cape Town mayor’s name used in phishing scam
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Cape Town mayor’s name used in phishing scam

Con artists are using Patricia de Lille’s name to solicit details from unwitting users in a phishing scam.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: December 11 to 17 2015
Article
/ 13 December 2015

Letters to the editor: December 11 to 17 2015

Readers write in about Patricia de Lille, and Thami Mkhwanazi.

By Letters
City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter
Article
/ 13 November 2015

City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter

Cape Town ratepayers will foot the bill for a court wrangle in which the DA turned on one of its own.

By Craig Mckune
City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter
Article
/ 12 November 2015

City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter

Cape Town ratepayers will foot the bill for a court wrangle in which the DA turned on one of its own.

By Craig Mckune
Editorial: Led astray by sins of incumbency
Article
/ 12 November 2015

Editorial: Led astray by sins of incumbency

A fight over planning permission may not sound like a major issue, but the fear is that it could be a straw in the wind.

By Editorial
Right of reply: Facts not integral to spinning a tale
Article
/ 31 August 2015

Right of reply: Facts not integral to spinning a tale

Patricia de Lille has responded to allegations made in court that CPT favoured DA donors.

By Staff Reporter
Did Cape Town favour DA donor?
Article
/ 20 August 2015

Did Cape Town favour DA donor?

The city council is accused of favouring a political donor by bending strict heritage rules

By Craig Mckune
Letters to the editor: July 17 to 23 2015
Article
/ 17 July 2015

Letters to the editor: July 17 to 23 2015

Readers write in about Cape Town development plans and the ANC; Patricia de Lille responds.

By Letters
De Lille and the contentious Clifton Scenic Reserve megaproject
Article
/ 9 July 2015

De Lille and the contentious Clifton Scenic Reserve megaproject

The genesis of the mayor’s plan to build on coastal public space may lie with two businessmen.

By Craig Mckune
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