South African Opposition Places Cape Town Mayor on Special leave

The Democratic Alliance Federal Executive has launched an inquiry into the strained relationship between Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille and Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith, both of whom have been placed on special leave by party leader Mmusi Maimane.

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Left: Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille. Right: Mayoral committee member for safety, security and social services JP Smith.

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