CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — As the 2026 Local Government Elections approach, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Cape Town Mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis has issued a stark warning that a coalition government will plunge the city into chaos. Delivering his message while putting up campaign posters during the final leg of the party’s election drive, Hill-Lewis emphasized the critical need for voters to unite behind the DA to avoid a fractured and unstable administration.
Despite encouraging polling data, Hill-Lewis cautioned that a projected 52% support level remains “too close for comfort.” He used the opportunity to call on all supporters to turn out in full force on election day to secure a decisive mandate.
Hill-Lewis also highlighted a significant demographic shift in the city’s voting patterns, expressing deep gratitude for a noticeable increase in first-time black South African voters planning to support the DA. He pledged to honor their trust by fixing basic services, restoring honesty and integrity to government, and improving towns and cities across the region.
Security remains a cornerstone of the party’s platform. Hill-Lewis promised aggressive action to tackle crime and gangsterism, reaffirming the city’s plan to construct a security wall along the N2 highway. Furthermore, he reiterated the DA’s ongoing fight to secure policing powers for the city.
The push for policing powers has led to a formal dispute with the national government. Hill-Lewis revealed that the DA is currently engaging in correspondence to schedule the first mandated dispute meeting with the acting minister of police. He cautioned that if the minister refuses to engage or fails to provide a timely response to come to the table, the DA will assume no answer is coming and is fully prepared to litigate and take the matter to court.
With just seven days remaining before the elections, the DA is wrapping up its campaign efforts. The party is scheduled to hold its final rally in the province this Saturday, aiming to convert its polling numbers into a definitive victory at the ballot box.
