Trollip added that the party would not be deterred by despondency and that efforts to build ‘One South Africa for All’ would be redoubled.

If the EFF say they want you out, you best start clearing your desk. The Malusi Gigaba resignation fell right into one of their “pronouncements”.

Athol Trollip was left dumbfounded when he lost his position as NMB Mayor. The DA politician wasn’t able to overturn the decision.

“You are illegitimate” – A brief statement from Athol Trollip on Mongameli Bobani has turned heads for its sheer brutality.

Maimane says the ‘coalition of corruption’ between the EFF and ANC is an attack on South African values.

Speaking at a press conference, organised to address issues with Trollip’s removal, Maimane labelled the motion of no confidence a ‘sham’, supported by a ‘coalition of corruption’.

Eastern Cape DA leader Nqaba Bhanga has explained why the vote to oust Athol Trollip simply shouldn’t be allowed to stand.

Yet another attempt to boot Athol Trollip has fallen flat. But why is he the subject of so many motions of no confidence in NMB?

Opposition councillors have a combined 61 seats compared to the Democratic Alliance’s 59, and they are dead-set on having Trollip removed.

It does not look like the EFF plans to throw its weight behind the PA leadership anytime soon…

Athol protected.

Dam levels in the region are at a record low, with Kouga Dam the heaviest affected.

Yet another chaotic meeting at Nelson Mandela Bay.

There’ll be no such thing as a “third time lucky” for Trollip’s opponents.

Things got ugly in the NMB chamber yet again.

Chaos reigns in the Eastern Cape.

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Athol Trollip is set to hear his fate as the city council sits to discuss a motion of no confidence against him.

Athol Trollip has managed to keep his party position after being re-elected at the DA’s Federal Congress. Is the DA as diverse as it should be?

Mayor. Federal chair. Reluctant fireman?

Bad blood runs deep between the pair.

Absolute anarchy in the chambers.

The Nelson Mandela Bay council is currently in session with a motion of no confidence in DA mayor Athol Trollip set to take place.

The letter is incredible, it has to be said.

The EFF kept him in a job four months ago. Now, they’re desperate to kick him out.

EFF leader Julius Malema has taken to Twitter to hit back at Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip. The EFF has vowed to remove Trollip via a motion of no confidence.