ANC MPL steps aside after being charged with corruption Share Cape Town - ANC MPL Danville Smith has stepped aside in line with the partyâs NEC step-aside resolution, following allegations of corruption against him. Last month Smith appeared at the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court and was released on a warning. Smithâs court appearance came in the wake of a long-running Hawks investigation into irregularities at the Cederberg Municipality where he served as speaker until 2016. The investigation report alleges that Smith was involved in various corruption scandals. Smith has denied the allegations and is due back in court on May 19. Yesterday he said he would be holding a news conference on the issue on Thursday.