Cape Town Mayor Seeks 2nd Term, Pledges Affordable Housing Before Nov. 4 Vote
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 15
Cape Town Mayor Seeks 2nd Term, Pledges Affordable Housing Before Nov. 4 Vote
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 15
Summary
Geordin Hill-Lewis said he will seek reelection as Cape Town mayor in the Nov. 4 local government vote, centering his campaign on cheaper housing and lower power-cost pressure.
Rising living costs in South Africa’s main tourist hub are driving that pitch, with Hill-Lewis promising to step up affordable-housing efforts and curb electricity price increases if returned to office.
The Democratic Alliance formally endorsed his bid over the weekend, a move that was widely expected after he took over the party in April.
A second term campaign now ties Cape Town’s local election closely to the DA’s broader effort to show it can govern on cost-of-living issues.