South Africa: Cape Town Mayor Elected President of the Democratic Alliance

The Democratic Alliance (DA) elected Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town, as its new president during a party congress. At 39, Hill-Lewis promises to work towards a stronger South Africa as the DA intensifies its campaign for the 2029 national elections, aiming to attract votes from the ANC. He has been leading Cape Town since 2021, which is a major tourist destination.