Geordin Hill-Lewis

Geordin Hill-Lewis is the Mayor of Cape Town and a prominent member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). He has been vocal in his opposition to tax increases, particularly the proposed VAT hike, arguing that such measures disproportionately affect the poor. His recent comments suggest that the ANC-led coalition government has learned important lessons about governance in a coalition context.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

429,773

Power

2,536$

Sentiment

6.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	2	6.50	0.72%	+0%	59,308,690	429,773	$350,000	2,536$
Totals	2				59,308,690	429,773	$350,000	2,536$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa: Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town. 7

Axolile Notywala

Mail & Guardian: Cape Town’s budget is pro-poor – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis posted on social media that the ANC had learned an 'essential lesson' in the coalition government. 6

Julius Malema Enoch Godongwana Thoko Didiza Athol Trollip Steve Swart John Steenhuisen Jimmy Manyi Vuyolwethu Zungula

Mail & Guardian: Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless – The Mail & Guardian