ALSO READ: DA sets sights on Gauteng metros
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid out an ambitious vision to govern Gauteng’s key metros, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane, positioning service delivery, infrastructure investment and coalition reform at the centre of its campaign ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
Speaking at the party’s federal congress over the weekend — where Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected new party leader — senior leaders framed the elections as a decisive moment for the country’s urban future, arguing that the DA’s governance model offers a clear alternative to what they described as failing ANC-led municipalities.
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ALSO READ: Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader
City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected the new Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) at the party’s congress in Johannesburg on Sunday, marking a generational shift.
Hill-Lewis secured victory in a closely watched contest against Sedibeng leader Sibusiso Dyonase, as delegates concluded voting on the second day of the congress.
In his first remarks after being elected, Hill-Lewis struck a conciliatory tone, praising his opponent and signalling unity within the party.
ALSO READ: DA adopts child protection, education and governance reforms at Federal Congress
The DA wrapped up its Federal Congress on Sunday with the adoption of a series of policy resolutions ranging from child protection and education reform to internal party communications, before building on a set of governance and social policy commitments passed the previous day.
Delegates on Sunday endorsed a resolution promoting inclusive and non-religious terminology in party communications, signalling a shift toward language the party says reflects South Africa’s constitutional diversity.
Proposed by Refiloe Nt’sekhe who said the move is aimed at ensuring that official messaging remains accessible and respectful across religious and cultural lines.
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