Helen Zille

Helen Zille

politician South Africa

Helen Zille is a prominent South African politician and the federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Recently, she was mentioned in relation to the ongoing debate about the City of Cape Town's budget allocations, particularly in how they disproportionately favor wealthier areas over impoverished communities like Khayelitsha, contradicting claims of equitable spending.

Born on Apr 09, 1970 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,275,799
Power
13,430$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 6.33 3.49% +10% 59,308,690 2,275,799 $350,000 13,430$
Totals 6 59,308,690 2,275,799 $350,000 13,430$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Steenhuisen had lost favour with federal council chair Helen Zille, weakening his position in key party structures. 4

Mail & Guardian: John Steenhuisen to withdraw from Democratic Alliance leadership race – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Bizarrely, as soon as Helen showed up, everyone was just flocking to her and she assisted with the negotiations. 9

Mail & Guardian: Waste collection resumes in Randburg following casual workers’ strike – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Helen Zille is likely to be announced as the party’s new Johannesburg councillor in February. 8

Mail & Guardian: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Helen Zille, the DA federal council chairperson, described Dion George's resignation as unfortunate. 5

Mail & Guardian: Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille claims black people live better in areas governed by her party. 5

Mail & Guardian: Zille for Joburg mayor? Hell no! – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: DA federal chairperson Helen Zille argued that black people receive the best service delivery where the DA governs. 7

Mail & Guardian: Poor black people are better off in DA-governed area – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Helen Zille’s public disapproval of impactful socio-economic redress interventions illustrate that she is not a suitable Johannesburg mayoral candidate. 3

Mail & Guardian: Zille’s leadership is not suitable for building a just city – The Mail & Guardian