Six parties name Cape Town mayoral candidates, ANC still undecided
Ongoing: Elections Hot
The DA, BOSA, EFF, Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA and GOOD/Rise Mzansi have chosen mayoral candidates for the 4 November local government elections. The ANC has not named its candidate and has a shortlist of eight names.
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the DA Federal Leader, seeks a second term as mayor. He says his government created 480,000 jobs in his first term. He pledges to replace 100km each of water and sewer pipe every year.
Roger Solomons, BOSA national spokesperson, proposes 10,000 units a year of affordable housing and a municipal land audit within 90 days. Brett Herron of GOOD/Rise Mzansi proposes a 10 year moratorium on selling public land or granting leases.
Dereleen James of ActionSA proposes a R100-a-night tourist levy to fund free weekday MyCiTi rides. She called an allegation about leaked Crime Intelligence documents a "blatant lie".
Nontando Nolutshungu stands for the EFF and Cheslyn Daniels for the Patriotic Alliance. The ANC shortlist includes Jeremiah Thuynsma and Ndithini Tyhido, the City of Cape Town Leader of the Opposition.
Key facts
- Who
- Geordin Hill-Lewis (DA mayoral candidate seeking a second term; DA Federal Leader); Roger Solomons (BOSA national spokesperson and Cape Town mayoral candidate); Nontando Nolutshungu (EFF mayoral candidate; Chief Whip in the National Assembly); Cheslyn Daniels (Patriotic Alliance mayoral candidate; PA Chief Whip)
- What
- An explainer profiles several parties' Cape Town mayoral candidates, their messages, pledges and challenges ahead of the 4 November local government elections. The ANC has not yet named its candidate and lists eight shortlisted names.
- When
- 26 October 2026
- Where
- Cape Town
- Status
- Reported