South Africa: Can the Democratic Alliance Transform Fear Into Hope Before 2029 Elections?

Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new DA federal leader on April 12, 2026, emphasizing the need to overcome the fear that paralyzes South Africans. He highlighted that fear of crime, corruption, and local infrastructure failures drives citizens away from politics. Hill-Lewis described the various fears experienced by South Africans, including those of women, the elderly, and small business owners.