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South Africa coalition party elects Cape Town mayor as leader

JOHANNESBURG, April 12 - South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) elected Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its leader on Sunday, as the ruling coalition's second-biggest party sought to capitalise on discontent to…

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The Straits TimesApr 12, 2026, 11:22 AM

South Africa coalition party elects Cape Town mayor as leader

JOHANNESBURG, April 12 - South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) elected Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its leader on Sunday, as the ruling coalition's second-biggest party sought to capitalise on discontent to expand its power base in local polls this year.

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