As far as the house security and renovations go, these need to be fully documented, proper supply chain confirmed and presumably separate contractors.... not a statement from the politicians, actual transparent evidence. 

Alistair De Lille's mouth needs to be washed out with soap!  Could one say, like son, like mother?

The SIU is another issue and it was working well, as it is in Johannesburg. De Lille's actions are called into question and may well stem from her general hatred of Smith, maybe too linked with her recent house costs.... I understand too a pool cover.... rather late for that Patricia!

It could be that Maimane's actions are to curb, yet again, the wings of what goes on in the W Cape ( After Zille)... this is extended to this weekend's W Cape Party Conference where Smith was standing. Maimane undoubtedly wants his own people and I doubt would include Smith. I question his involvement at this time.