South Africa’s Democratic Alliance elects new leader to take on ANC
Nation’s second-largest party hopes Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis can widen its appeal
Nation’s second-largest party hopes Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis can widen its appeal

Youthful, energetic — and white. Can the mayor of Cape Town transform the fortunes of the Democratic Alliance?

Appointment of contentious politician to manage finances of vital province reveals party’s loosening grip at local level

Helen Zille will try to seize control of Africa’s wealthiest city for the opposition Democratic Alliance

A growing number of critics say the post-apartheid ANC programme hinders economic development

Revival of long-running ‘Phala Phala’ scandal threatens turbulence for president’s ANC and ruling coalition

The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.