Also known as: DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis
Geordin Hill-Lewis — Democratic Alliance leader and former Cape Town mayor, tasked with broadening the party's appeal beyond its white voter base.
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The Namibian
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told Daily Maverick that he considered 'spatial apartheid' propaganda language no longer rooted in reality
“In October 2025, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told Daily Maverick that he considered the term "spatial apartheid" a "kind of propaganda language that is no longer rooted in reality".”
The truth of spatial apartheid — ConCourt delivers a history lesson to DAThe Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis requested changes to DA's roles in SA's coalition government
“Hill-Lewis, in a letter to president Cyril Ramaphosa, requested this change as well as other adjustments to the DA's roles in SA's coalition government, as previously reported.”
Farmers cheer Steenhuisen’s exit from agricultureThe Namibian
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed Cape Town's decision to be added to the World Marathon Majors
“Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the decision, saying it followed "many years of hard work" to secure inclusion in the Majors.”
Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon MajorThe Namibian
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis said Parliament must urgently obtain legal advice on Ramaphosa's decision implications
“On Monday, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis said Parliament had to urgently obtain legal advice on the implications of Ramaphosa's decision, including whether it affected the establishment and work of the impeachment committee, or whether the committee might continue its work while the review process was under way.”
Ramaphosa bets on legal review to stall Phala Phala impeachment proceedingsThe Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis called for parliament's impeachment committee to do its work fairly and constitutionally
“Geordin Hill-Lewis, the leader of the Democratic Alliance, the second largest party in the governing coalition, says politicians must "uphold the rule of law", and that parliament's impeachment committee "must now do its work properly, rationally, fairly and constitutionally".”
South Africa’s president faces call to resign after court rulingThe Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis took over leadership of the Democratic Alliance from John Steenhuisen on Sunday
“Geordin Hill-Lewis, who took over the reins of the party from John Steenhuisen on Sunday, must find a way to bridge the divides and appeal to the country's black majority.”
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white'?The Namibian
Hill-Lewis said the party needed to close the trust deficit
“speaking on the SABC, the national broadcaster, on Monday he said the party needed to "close the trust deficit".”
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white'?The Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis said he was approached by many party members to stand for party leader
“He said on social media that after Steenhuisen's announcement, he'd been approached by "many party members" to stand for party leader.”
Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but ‘put the country first’The Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis is being touted as possible successor to John Steenhuisen as DA leader
“Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is being touted as a possible successor to John Steenhuisen as DA leader.”
How Steenhuisen broke the DA’s key rule and the difficult job ahead for his successorThe Namibian
Geordin Hill-Lewis is said to be contesting for DA leadership against Steenhuisen contesting for DA leadership against Steenhuisen
“Steenhuisen is said to be going head-to-head with Cape Town's Geordin Hill-Lewis.”
DA battles internal fractures amid Zille's influence and GNU challengesThe DA entered a confidential contract with Dubai-based Consulum, led by Ryan Coetzee who had negotiated the party's GNU participation, to manage the DA's government operations from September 2024 to February 2025 for just over $470,000. The firm, a former Bell Pottinger spin-off, was tasked with developing ministerial strategies, managing communications, and training political staff.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The DA entered a confidential contract with Dubai-based Consulum, led by Ryan Coetzee who had negotiated the party's GNU participation, to manage the DA's government operations from September 2024 to February 2025 for just over $470,000. The firm, a former Bell Pottinger spin-off, was tasked with developing ministerial strategies, managing communications, and training political staff.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on 2 July that Cape Town's government is responsible for perpetuating spatial apartheid and must take immediate action toward equitable housing distribution, contradicting the DA's earlier claims that the term was "propaganda language."
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has removed John Steenhuisen as South African agriculture minister and demoted him to deputy minister of trade, industry and competition. Willie Aucamp, a farmer, will replace Steenhuisen, with Hill-Lewis requesting several other cabinet shuffles in the DA's coalition government roles, pending Ramaphosa's approval.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cape Town has been added to the World Marathon Majors series, becoming the first African race in the circuit, which joins London, New York, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, Sydney and Tokyo. Major status is expected to deliver about $49 million in spending on travel, accommodation and meals to Cape Town.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced he will pursue a judicial review of a Section 89 independent panel report that could lead to his impeachment over the Phala Phala saga. The Constitutional Court cleared the path for a public impeachment hearing into Ramaphosa's conduct on 8 May.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters and others. The ruling could result in fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa's office says he respects the judgement and reaffirms his commitment to the constitution and rule of law.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa must decide whether to suspend or place on leave National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who faces criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded police tender worth R360-million. The decision comes as SAPS fractures over rival claims of cartel infiltration and corruption among senior officers.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, has become leader of South Africa's second-largest Democratic Alliance party, tasked with extending its support beyond its predominantly white and minority voter base to the black majority who make up about 80% of the population. Hill-Lewis has acknowledged a "trust deficit" and says winning the trust of more black South Africans will be his main focus, supported by a more diverse and younger senior leadership team than his predecessors.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance and agriculture minister in the coalition government, announced he will step down at the party's April congress following multiple scandals including poor handling of foot-and-mouth disease, personal financial mismanagement, and controversy over the sacking of Environment Minister Dion George. His departure opens the way for successors including Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
John Steenhuisen's decision to step down as Democratic Alliance leader follows revelations about his personal credit card debt and the controversial removal of environment minister Dion George. The incoming leader must navigate questions about race, the party's electoral strategy, and its relationship with the ANC government—while protecting the DA's core claim to integrity that distinguishes it from other parties.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Reports indicate that Democratic Alliance federal leader John Steenhuisen will announce he will not contest in the party's leadership race at its April national federal congress, withdrawing from competition against Western Cape premier Alan Winde, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, and communications minister Solly Malatsi.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Alliance is heading into a leadership contest marked by deep internal tensions over its participation in the Government of National Unity, the outsized influence of federal council chairperson Helen Zille, and broader questions of party identity and inclusivity. The departure of former MP Dion George—who accused the party of lacking transparency—has exposed a climate of fear and accusations that the DA practices internally the opposite of the values it preaches nationally.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →