Western Cape High Court rules in favour of De Lille
Patricia de Lille is still a member of the DA. The Western Cape High Court delivered its ruling in favour of the Cape Town mayor this morning.
The DA had taken away De Lille's membership in May.
The opposition party said, according to its constitution, De Lille's membership ended when she announced her intention to leave the party in a radio interview.
De Lille, who has been accused of misconduct by the DA, then took the party to court.
Judge Andre le Grange handed down judgement. He said the finding was unanimous.
As expected, Le Grange gave a technical ruling on whether the DA applied its own rules correctly.
The opposition party said, according to its constitution, De Lille's membership ended when she announced her intention to leave the party in a radio interview.
De Lille, who has been accused of misconduct by the DA, then took the party to court.
Judge Andre le Grange handed down judgement. He said the finding was unanimous.
As expected, Le Grange gave a technical ruling on whether the DA applied its own rules correctly.
The court ruled that the entire Federal Legal Commission process was unlawful and therefore invalid.
That means De Lille remains a DA member and the mayor of Cape Town.
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Meanwhile, the DA says it will appeal the judgement. Party spokesperson, Solly Malatsi says they disagree with the High Court's findings.
We will study the judgment & consider further legal options including the possibility of an appeal.
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) June 27, 2018
Our priority, however, remains putting the people of Cape Town first and will seek to do so at every turn. #DeLille