DA elects Hill-Lewis as leader to challenge ANC ahead of 2029 elections.

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) elected Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new leader ahead of the 2029 national elections. Hill-Lewis aims to expand the party's influence and end its role as a junior coalition partner following the African National Congress's (ANC) loss of its parliamentary majority. The DA, governing the Western Cape, faces challenges including high unemployment and crime as it seeks to grow its base beyond its historically white demographic.