Geordin Hill Lewis defends decision to remain Cape Town mayor
Geordin Hill-Lewis defends his decision to remain Cape Town mayor despite being elected as the DA's federal leader, citing the importance of addressing local issues directly. He emphasized the need for DA representatives to govern inclusively and maintain a high standard of governance.
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the newly elected DA federal leader, has defended his decision to remain as Cape Town mayor. He believes that being a mayor allows him to directly address service delivery-related issues. Hill-Lewis was speaking at the DA's announcement of their mayoral candidates for the Western Cape ahead of the local government elections. He emphasized that local government matters are a key concern for residents, and as mayor, he can address these concerns directly. Hill-Lewis also urged DA representatives to govern inclusively and maintain a high standard of governance, ensuring that the public benefits from their leadership. He stressed that DA governments should be unmistakably different from their opponents, with a higher ethical standard and better stewardship of public resources.
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