Geordin Hill-Lewis
South AfricapoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis’s decision to seek sweeping changes to the party’s representation has ruffled feathers among senior party leaders.
Angst and anger as DA reshufflesSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced a reward for information related to a shooting incident.
South African girl and businessman killed in Cape Town
United Kingdom· 2026-02-26Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told his Cape caucus that he was seriously considering contesting for the position of party leader.
Hill-Lewis throws hat in the ring to replace Steenhuisen – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-04
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.
John Steenhuisen to withdraw from Democratic Alliance leadership race – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-03
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been mentioned as a possible future leadership contender but has not shown interest.
Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-16
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town who received complaints regarding the construction issues at the International Peace College.
City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town who has been involved in meetings with the South African Police Service.
Surveillance in Cape Town – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis proposed reclassifying properties used for permanent short-term rentals to ensure a fair economic environment.
Cape Town locals want tax on digital nomads to balance high housing costs – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis supports the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in the government’s Request For Information process.
The International Commodity Summit 2025 welcomes the Port of Cape Town Inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships. – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Geordin Hill-Lewis is the mayor of Cape Town.
Cape Town’s budget is pro-poor – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis posted on social media that the ANC had learned an 'essential lesson' in the coalition government.
Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-19
