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FILE: DA leader John Steenhuisen and MP Phumzile van Damme. Picture: EWN.

Mark willemse

How the DA’s image could be harmed by mounting scandals

By Jason Felix

The political saga unfolding in the City of Tshwane has raised renewed concerns around effects this will have on the DA's image.

  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse heads to court after DA revokes membership

    Mark Willemse has been at loggerheads with the DA after he controversially backed a no-confidence motion against former mayor Elenore Bouw Spies.

    1003 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    DA ‘no longer recognise’ Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse as member

    Mark Willemse survived a motion of no confidence earlier this week brought by seven out of the nine DA councillors in the council.

    1126 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna ratepayers association backs mayor after DA fails in no-confidence motion

    Knysna’s Mayor Mark Willemse said surviving a motion of no confidence vote brought by his own party was a 'hollow victory'.

    1127 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse seen during an interview with SABC. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter

    Knysna mayor hits back at DA after no-confidence motion fails

    The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s latest attempt to get rid of Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse has failed.

    1128 days ago
  • Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse seen during an interview. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter

    DA motion of no confidence against own mayor fails

    Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse's own DA caucus had brought the motion before council, and it was supported by provincial and national party leadership.

    1128 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna mayor faces motion of no confidence

    This motion will be considered in council on Thursday afternoon.

    1128 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna mayor Mark Willemse. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter

    Mark Wilemse to appeal DA's misconduct finding against him

    He and fellow DA Councillor Peter Myers were found guilty of misconduct after they sided with the opposition to vote out Mayor Eleanore-Bouw Spies in a motion of no confidence in June this year.

    1386 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna expected to have new mayor soon

    Mark Willemse was elected mayor after he and fellow DA councillor Peter Myers supported an ANC-tabled motion of no confidence to remove Eleanore Bouw-Spies in June.

    1401 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse given deadline to appeal DA guilty verdict

    Willemse, along with DA councillor Peter Myers, was found guilty of misconduct after the two voted with the opposition to oust former mayor Eleanore-Bouw Spies in an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence in June.

    1402 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Mark Willemse awaits communication from DA on disciplinary hearing

    The party's federal executive has resolved to ask for Willemse’s resignation as the town's mayor or terminate his membership if he refuses to do so.

    1409 days ago
  • FILE: George Mayor Melvin Naik. Picture: george.org.za

    Disciplinary proceedings against George mayor set to resume

    Melvin Naik has been charged for bringing the party into disrepute following alleged homophobic comments he made on a local radio station earlier this year.

    1418 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse seen during an interview with SABC. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter.

    Mark Willemse clings to Knysna mayor post

    Willemse says until such time as he's disciplined by the party, he's not giving up the job.

    1452 days ago
  • Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse seen during an interview. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter

    Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse’s disciplinary hearing postponed

    The DA says it firmly believes in due processes and will ensure the outcomes are in the best interests of the people of Knysna.

    1453 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Knysna mayor Mark Willemse denies dodging council meeting

    The Knysna DA caucus was to table a motion of no confidence in Willemse at Wednesday's council meeting.

    1465 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Service delivery must go on, says under pressure Knysna mayor

    The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants him out after he backed a motion of no confidence against his predecessor.

    1473 days ago
  • FILE: Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    Embattled Knysna mayor Mark Willemse awaits DA charge sheet

    Willemse is waiting on the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s charge sheet against him but for now, he says he's not resigning.

    1474 days ago
  • FILE: Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse seen during an interview with SABC. Picture: @KnysnaMuni/Twitter.

    DA to hold meeting over Mark Willemse’s resignation

    After refusing to resign, the DA started disciplinary proceedings against Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse.

    1476 days ago
  • Mark Willemse. Picture: Knysna.gov.za

    WC DA leadership issues ultimatum to defiant Knysna mayor

    Mark Willemse was elected by council after former mayor Eleonore Bouw-Spies was removed when DA councillors supported an opposition motion of no confidence.

    1477 days ago
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