DA names Geordin Hill-Lewis as Cape Town mayoral candidate ahead of local elections

Cape Town Mayor and DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis was announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town in Hanover Park on Saturday.

Cape Town Mayor and DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis was announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town in Hanover Park on Saturday, as political parties begin preparing for the upcoming local government elections.

The announcement took place on the Cape Flats, where crime, housing, unemployment, and service delivery are expected to be among the major issues for voters.

Hill-Lewis, who is seeking another term as mayor, outlined five campaign priorities: stronger policing, job creation, reliable and affordable basic services, more affordable housing, and cleaner public spaces.

Addressing residents and DA supporters, Hill-Lewis said the party would ask voters for a renewed mandate in the city.