Hill-Lewis warns smaller-party votes could threaten DA control of Cape Town

Author: Staff ReporterPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: South Africa

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Hill-Lewis warns smaller-party votes could threaten DA control of Cape Town

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is urging voters to support the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the November 4 local elections. He says the contest is close and the DA is polling at 51%, so its majority is not secure if supporters stay home. Hill-Lewis warns that votes for smaller parties could open the door to an ANC-EFF takeover of the city. He points to political instability in Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini as a cautionary example for Cape Town.

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