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How the DA’s image could be harmed by mounting scandals
The political saga unfolding in the City of Tshwane has raised renewed concerns around effects this will have on the DA's image.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Knysna mayor faces motion of no confidence
This motion will be considered in council on Thursday afternoon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DA to hold meeting over Mark Willemse’s resignation
After refusing to resign, the DA started disciplinary proceedings against Knysna Mayor Mark Willemse.
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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.
