In a turbulent political landscape, the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has reaffirmed his dedication to the city he leads, even as speculation mounts over a potential leadership bid after the recent announcement by Democratic Alliance DA leader, John Steenhuisen.
Following Steenhuisen's declaration that he would not seek re-election at the DA's forthcoming April congress, party members have begun to rally around Hill-Lewis as a frontrunner for the leadership role, reports Cape town Etc .
Steenhuisen, whose time at the helm saw the DAs popularity surge from 16 in 2019 to approximately 30, dubbed his tenure a mission accomplished.