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The DA's Cape Agulhas mayor Paul Swart has been removed from office. (Executive Mayor Paul Swart/Facebook)

The DA's Cape Agulhas mayor Paul Swart has been removed from office. (Executive Mayor Paul Swart/Facebook)

The DA's Cape Agulhas mayor Paul Swart has been removed from office following a vote of no confidence amid allegations of misconduct.

Swart was voted out by secret ballot during a council meeting on Friday.  

The municipal manager Eben Phillips confirmed that out of 10 councillors present during the secret ballot, six voted in favour of the motion, and four against.

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