Statement by the City's Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille
2 October 2017
This morning I briefed my lawyers about the malicious and defamatory remarks made by Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith and some members of the Internal Investigations Unit in the City’s Safety and Security Directorate to advise me on an appropriate course of action.
In the past week, various news articles have made reference to so-called ‘irregular’ security upgrades at my house done by a supplier appointed by the City following a risk analysis report by a special unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Regarding renovations at my house, these were paid for by myself and I am prepared to make the proof of these payments made by myself known as part of the proper legal processes.
We all know that crime fighting is the responsibility of the SAPS under National Government. JP Smith wants to play cowboys and crooks by releasing all kinds of statements that the Metro Police is responsible for fighting crime.