MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCE
De Lille likely to survive despite losing caucus
A motion of no confidence in beleaguered Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille brought by the ANC will certainly fail, despite the DA’s own caucus in council also expressing that it has lost confidence in her. DA federal executive chairman James Selfe said: "It is fair to say it [the motion] will fail." The ANC’s motion of no confidence is due to be debated on January 31. The party has long called for De Lille’s removal citing corruption and tender irregularities under her watch. On Wednesday night, the DA caucus decided by 84-59 votes and one spoilt vote that it had lost confidence in De Lille. DA Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikizela said the vote was requested by councillor Mercia Kleinsmith and was "thoroughly debated at a caucus meeting at which the mayor was present and in which she participated". "The matter will now be referred to the federal executive, which will decide on the best course of action. In the meantime, our complete focus remains on defeating Day Zero and we ex...
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