Geordin Hill-Lewis
Geordin Hill-Lewis is a South African politician who serves as the executive mayor of Cape Town, a position he has held since November 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's official opposition party. Hill-Lewis represents the DA in the Western Cape, where the party governs both the provincial government and the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. He rose to the mayoral position after serving as a member of the provincial legislature and holding various portfolio responsibilities within the DA. As mayor, Hill-Lewis has focused on issues including energy security, water management, housing delivery and economic growth in Cape Town. He has been vocal about the city's efforts to achieve greater autonomy from national government, particularly in areas such as electricity provision and rail services. Hill-Lewis is known for his technocratic approach to governance and emphasis on service delivery improvements. Before entering politics, he worked in the private sector and holds degrees in politics, philosophy and economics. His tenure as mayor has coincided with Cape Town's efforts to navigate loadshedding, infrastructure investment and rapid urbanisation challenges.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Updates
Daily Podcast – June 18, 2026
By: Halima Frost 18th June 2026 Making headlines: Impeachment committee opposes Ramaphosa’s interdict; ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’; And,... →
ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th June 2026 The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on its coalition partner the DA, claiming its recent Cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep... →
Daily Podcast – June 17, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th June 2026 Making headlines: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister; Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests; And, EU supports... →
DA reshuffles GNU team: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th June 2026 DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, in a... →
Changes to DA representation in the Government of National Unity
17th June 2026 Following a careful assessment of the DA’s team in the Government of National Unity, I have written to President Ramaphosa setting out several... →
Daily Podcast – June 10, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th June 2026 Making headlines: Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni; Parly committees want answers after Joburg writes off R13.2bn in unlawful... →
'State capture never ended': Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th June 2026 The DA has launched its Election Pledges to the people of Ekurhuleni, declaring it a definitive promise that the city will be rescued from... →
Geordin Hill-Lewis and DA leadership delegation visits His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
9th June 2026 Today, I paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at Emashobeni Royal Palace in Pongola, together with DA National... →
Ramaphosa pledges illegal immigration crackdown, promises economic growth push
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th June 2026 Following his Sunday night announcement that government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on... →
DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes migration plan but calls for urgent economic reform
8th June 2026 I welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation this evening, and his clear message that South Africa’s economic struggles are not... →
