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
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 2 | 6.50 | 1.16% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 689,636 | $350,000 | 4,070$ |
| Totals | 2 | 59,308,690 | 689,636 | $350,000 | 4,070$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is widely regarded as a stabilising figure capable of uniting the DA ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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South Africa:
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been mentioned as a possible future leadership contender but has not shown interest.
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South Africa:
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town who received complaints regarding the construction issues at the International Peace College.
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South Africa:
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town who has been involved in meetings with the South African Police Service.
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South Africa:
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis proposed reclassifying properties used for permanent short-term rentals to ensure a fair economic environment.
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South Africa:
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis supports the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in the government’s Request For Information process.
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South Africa:
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town.
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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.
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