The Democratic Alliance (DA) faces scrutiny after video footage appears to show the party using the City of Cape Town’s Council Chamber for an internal party-political gathering. The concern is raised while the city continues to conduct ordinary Council business virtually, with opposition councillors saying they remain unable to access the chamber.
According to reports, the footage has prompted pointed questions about whether the chamber is being used for purposes that conflict with its intended function during the virtual operation of Council. Opposition councillors argue they are locked out, while the DA is seen in the chamber for what appears to be a meeting related to party activity rather than official Council proceedings.
The issue is framed as a matter of access and proper use of public facilities, with the DA seeking to respond to claims implied by the video. No definitive conclusion about wrongdoing is stated in the reports provided; the dispute centers on allegations and the circumstances under which the chamber was used.
