As leader of the FF Plus, I have taken note of the decision by an FF Plus councillor in Swellendam, Mr Juan van Schalkwyk, to support a motion by the ANC to remove the DA Mayor, Mr Francois du Rand, from office.
His conduct runs counter to the FF Plus’s decision that the party will not support nor agree with the ANC in a motion of no confidence of this nature.
The cooperative stability pact for the Western Cape between myself and the DA leader, Mr John Steenhuisen, has already reached an advanced stage and final feedback from Mr Steenhuisen is expected soon.
The Swellendam incident will be referred to the relevant structures in the party for thorough investigation and appropriate action.