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Hill-Lewis Enters Race for DA LeadershipCape Town's mayor launched his campaign on Feb 27 to succeed John Steenhuisen before the DA's federal congress in April.
Key FactsFeb 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Geordin Hill-Lewis formally announced his bid to become leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA).
- Nominations opened on February 27 ahead of the party’s federal congress scheduled for April.
- The campaign, themed “a stronger DA, a strong SA,” was unveiled at Elsies River Civic Centre on the Cape Flats.
- Several senior party figures, including ministers and mayoral candidates, publicly endorsed Hill-Lewis citing his record as Cape Town’s mayor.
a stronger DA, a strong SA— Geordin Hill-Lewis, announcing his campaign to replace Steenhuisen at the Elsies River Civic Centre on the Cape Flats
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BREAKING | Geordin Hill-Lewis announces bid to replace Steenhuisen: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his name in the hat in the race to replace John ...
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Geordin Hill-Lewis announces candidacy for DA leadership: Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially thrown his hat into the ring to lead the DA ...
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Hill-Lewis commits to keeping DA in GNU if elected leader: Party would be weak outside government, says aspirant leader
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WATCH | Geordin Hill-Lewis announces bid to replace Steenhuisen: Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his name in the hat in the race to replace John ...
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WATCH LIVE | Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis briefs media: Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, is expected to announce on Friday he will seek to succeed ...
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WATCH LIVE | Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis briefs media: Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, is expected to announce on Friday he will seek to succeed ...
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Geordin Hill-Lewis expected to announce bid for DA federal leader: Party faces leadership transition with two top vacancies.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis expected to announce bid for DA federal leader: Party faces leadership transition with two top vacancies
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Key FactsHill-Lewis seeks DA cabinet reshuffle
Jun 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Hill-Lewis asked Ramaphosa to remove John Steenhuisen after farmers and DA-aligned commentators accused him of preventing prompt vaccination of their herds.
- The proposal would make farmer Willie Aucamp agriculture minister and appoint Steenhuisen deputy minister at trade, industry and competition.
- The proposed reshuffle would move Western Cape education MEC David Maynier into the forestry, fisheries and environment ministry, replacing Aucamp.
- Abrahams, Bloom and Cassim would replace Samantha Graham-Maré, Sello Seitlholo and Mimmy Gondwe in the electricity and energy, water and sanitation, and higher-education deputy posts, respectively.
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Hill-Lewis throws hat in the ring to replace Steenhuisen: In a message seen by the M&G, he says that even if he does stand as leader, he intends to remain mayor
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Key FactsDA Leadership Battle Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Congress
Dec 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- John Steenhuisen faces mounting criticism within the DA over alleged misuse of party funds and leadership concerns.
- Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is seen as the chief contender, backed by influential provincial leaders and MPs.
- Party donors have cut financial support pending resolution of leadership disputes after damaging public revelations.
- Leadership nominations open in January 2026, while ANC leaders closely monitor the potential transition to Hill-Lewis.
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