ANC's demand for Winde's recall is 'utter rubbish' – DA

THE ANC in the Western Cape legislature has intensified calls for the recall of Premier Alan Winde, claiming it has secured engagement from senior DA leadership on the matter.

- MURRAY SWART

WESTERN Cape Premier Alan Winde. ARMAND HOUGH

(ARMAND HOUGH)

The ANC caucus said it obtained a commitment from DA MPL Thomas Walters, who also serves as deputy federal chairperson of the party’s federal council, to raise its demand for Winde’s recall with the party’s federal chairperson, Helen Zille.

According to the ANC, this indicates that its call is now receiving attention at the highest levels of the DA, placing pressure on the party's national leadership to act and respond to concerns raised in the provincial legislature.

The DA has, however, rejected the ANC' claims.

“This is utter rubbish,” said DA Western Cape communications manager Matthew Sims, adding that the party supports Winde’s position and his decision to challenge the finding.

“We have been clear, we support our premier’s intention and right to appeal.”