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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), reports Cape {town} Etc.

At just 39 years old, Hill-Lewis triumphed over Sedibeng caucus leader Sibusiso Dyonase in a contest that not only solidified his position as a frontrunner in the party but also signalled the DA’s strategic focus ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

Hill-Lewis’ election comes during a critical period for the party, which is not only preparing for local elections later this year but also setting its sights on leading the national government by 2029.

‘My sincere thanks to all the delegates of the Democratic Alliance for placing your trust in me,’ he expressed on his social media pages. ‘I accept this responsibility with humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of duty. Today we begin the work of building the DA into a party that can lead South Africa,’

Hill-Lewis’ vision involves not just electoral gain but fostering a government that is effective, responsive, and connected to every citizen.

He articulated a mission to ‘govern well for all,’ aimed at restoring faith in the DA and in South Africa’s future.

The election saw a reshuffling within the party’s leadership ranks, with Solly Msimanga elected as the Federal Chairperson, while Siviwe Gwarube, Cilliers Brink, and Solly Malatsi were appointed as Deputy Federal Chairpersons.

The leadership team is rounded out by Ashor Sarupen, who will head the Federal Council, and Dr Mark Burke, who will oversee Federal Finance.

  • Federal Leader: Geordin Hill-Lewis
  • Federal Chairperson: Solly Msimanga
  • Deputy Federal Chairpersons:
    • 1st Deputy: Siviwe Gwarube
    • 2nd Deputy: Cilliers Brink
    • 3rd Deputy: Solly Malatsi
  • Chairperson of the Federal Council: Ashor Sarupen
  • Deputy Chairpersons of the Federal Council:
    • 1st Deputy: JP Smith
    • 2nd Deputy: Thomas Walters
    • 3rd Deputy: Carl Pophaim
  • Chairperson of Federal Finance: Dr Mark Burke

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