Patricia de Lille: It's my last day as Cape Town mayor and a DA member
Patricia de Lille confirmed on Wednesday that it would be her last day as mayor of Cape Town.
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Patricia de Lille confirmed her resignation as mayor of Cape Town on the Western Cape High Court steps on October 31 2018. (Anthony Molyneaux)
During her move from office then Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille found a pair of boxing gloves that she may still find useful in the days ahead. (Anthony Molyneaux)
Patricia de Lille carries a box filled with some of her belongings as she packs up office ahead of her resignation as mayor of Cape Town. (Anthony Molyneaux)
Former Cape Town mayor, DA member and Independent Democrats founder Patricia de Lille announced she would launch a new party and take part in next year's election. (Anthony Molyneaux)
Patricia de Lille believes that the DA was trying to influence voters by continuing to say she was fired. (Anthony Molyneaux)
The DA has been ordered to issue a public apology to Patricia de Lille. (Anthony Molyneaux)
Patricia de Lille confirmed on Wednesday that it would be her last day as mayor of Cape Town — and as a DA member.
Standing on the steps of the high court in Cape Town‚ De Lille said she had decided not to withdraw the letter of resignation she gave to DA leader Mmusi Maimane on August 4.
De Lille was speaking after filing papers challenging the City of Cape Town’s acceptance of a report from law firm Bowman Gilfillan that led to a criminal charge against her.
De Lille said her resignation would take effect at 7pm.
“There are two more councillors who have resigned from the DA effective today. More councillors are going to resign‚” said De Lille.
“I will take questions‚ I have to go and clear my office.”
Five DA councillors resigned from the City of Cape Town and the DA at De Lille’s final council meeting last week
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