Conversation so far:
What was Helen Zille criticized for?
Zille commented on Twitter that the legacy of colonialism was not all bad because it had left a legacy of infrastructure and institutions, which South Africa could build upon.
Where were Helen Zille's views that were misconstued?
Following accusations that she was defending colonialism, Zille noted that her views had been misconstrued.

Question: What was the disciplinary hearing about?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Helen Zille's disciplinary hearing about following her colonialism accusation?