Expelled DA councillor asks court to restore membership and protect Cape Town seat

Expelled Democratic Alliance councillor Abdulkader “AK” Elyas has asked the Western Cape High Court to restore his party membership and his place on the proportional-representation lists for the current and next municipal terms. He also seeks to stop South Africa’s Electoral Commission from filling vacancies linked to his seats while his judicial review is pending. The DA terminated his membership after finding that he breached a disciplinary agreement by taking campaign leadership roles, including Western Cape Ground War Lead/Manager; Elyas says the party appointed him to those positions. DA Federal Executive chair Ashor Sarupen said the party would oppose the application.