DA stands by internal findings on De Lille

The comment comes after the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille remains a DA member.

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The opposition party had rescinded De Lille's membership following a radio interview in which she said she would walk out of the party.

The court found that the DA had failed to exercise its own constitution.

Addressing reporters in Durban today, the party's chief whip in Parliament, John Steenhuisen said while they respect the court's ruling, they still stand by their internal findings:

Meanwhile, the DA says it will appeal the Western Cape High Courts findings.

We will study the judgment & consider further legal options including the possibility of an appeal.

Our priority, however, remains putting the people of Cape Town first and will seek to do so at every turn. #DeLille

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) June 27, 2018