A quick stop for a fresh trim in Mitchells Plain turned into a light-hearted community moment this week after Cape Town Mayor and Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis shared a Facebook reel showing himself getting a haircut from a local young barber named Jayden, Cape {town}Etc reports.
In the clip, which quickly made the rounds on local social media feeds, Hill-Lewis is seen seated in the barber’s chair while chatting casually with residents and getting a fresh trim from Jayden.
Referencing the video posted to his Facebook page, the mayor captioned the reel: ‘Dankie Jayden, my trim is in.’
But it was a comment from a nearby auntie that added an extra layer of humour to the moment and sparked reactions online.
‘You charge the mayor more, he has a lot of money, R100 for a haircut,’ she told Jayden during the trim, drawing laughter in the background.
Take a look at the light-hearted moment below:
Across comment sections, locals praised Jayden’s confidence and professionalism, while some users also leaned into the humour of the moment, with one person asking: ‘Did you put some spirit after cut,’ while another wrote: ‘I love that auntie lol.’
Others viewed the clip as a positive example of community engagement. One commenter posted: ‘Love this.. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, you are the true definition of leadership and upliftment. I salute you, sir.’
Another added: ‘You are a kind of a President I have been yearning for. Uyindoda!!’
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Picture: Screenshot from video/Facebook
