Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially thrown his hat into the ring to become the next national leader of the Democratic Alliance.
He made the announcement in Cape Town on Friday, following confirmation from outgoing leader John Steenhuisen that he will not stand for re-election at the party’s federal congress in April. Steenhuisen’s decision paves the way for a new leadership contest, with delegates set to elect a successor at the upcoming congress.
Hill-Lewis expressed appreciation for Steenhuisen’s leadership, saying the DA is “much stronger today because of John’s service” and crediting him for strengthening the party during his tenure.
He made the announcement in Cape Town on Friday, following confirmation from outgoing leader John Steenhuisen that he will not stand for re-election at the party’s federal congress in April. Steenhuisen’s decision paves the way for a new leadership contest, with delegates set to elect a successor at the upcoming congress.
Hill-Lewis expressed appreciation for Steenhuisen’s leadership, saying the DA is “much stronger today because of John’s service” and crediting him for strengthening the party during his tenure.
