South Africa’s new opposition leader on how to beat the ANC
Youthful, energetic — and white. Can the mayor of Cape Town transform the fortunes of the Democratic Alliance?
Youthful, energetic — and white. Can the mayor of Cape Town transform the fortunes of the Democratic Alliance?

Nation’s second-largest party hopes Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis can widen its appeal

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

Sending a white Afrikaner as ambassador to the US is a diplomatic masterstroke

Roelf Meyer, who helped end white minority rule, to try to mend ties with Washington after Donald Trump’s attacks