A proposed motion of no confidence in Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille was withdrawn during a meeting of the council on Thursday after her party struck a deal with her.
Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson said the motion would no longer proceed and the matter will be sent to the Speaker’s multi-party committee.
Natasha Mazzone, the DA Deputy Chairperson of Federal Council, said: “Both parties have agreed to a speedy disciplinary process including a hearing that will take place over three days in August.
“In addition, the agreement makes space for the mayor to be held accountable in a fair and reasonable manner for findings of independent Council-led investigations, such as the upcoming Bowman’s report into her conduct.
“Upon Mayor De Lille’s insistence, the party will appoint an FLC panel, and the prosecution will be led by an independent senior prosecutor and will be open to the media. This agreement states that we will all strive to conclude the matter as soon as possible.”
De Lille survived a previous motion in February by one vote.
She later took the DA to court when it fired her for telling a radio talk show host she would leave the party if she clears her name.
De Lille won her court bid and will likely remain in her post until a disciplinary hearing against allegations of misconduct against her is completed.