Hill-Lewis hints at move to national government after 2029 elections (opens original article in a new tab)

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis hints at a potential move to national government after the 2029 elections, focusing on infrastructure development and crime reduction in his current role.

• Geordin Hill-Lewis suggests he may not serve a full five-year term as Cape Town mayor if re-elected in 2023, aiming for a shorter term to focus on national politics by 2029.
• Hill-Lewis emphasizes infrastructure projects in Cape Town, including wastewater treatment and public transport, which he claims have created over 480,000 jobs since 2021.
• He defends the planned 'security wall' along the N2 highway as necessary for reducing crime, despite criticism that it symbolizes segregation and hides poverty from tourists.