Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
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"For a long time the racial silos in South Africa have been firm and concrete but they are breaking and cracking and that's encouraging."
— Geordin Hill-Lewis , Politician
"We have to make it clear to black South Africans that we are genuinely invested in their advancement, but we do not support the current system of BEE."
— Geordin Hill-Lewis , Politician
"Hill-Lewis' election, alongside other young leaders in the party, ushers in a new era and could be a very good thing for the organisation."
— Dr Levy Ndou , Academic
Key People
A political analyst commenting on the Democratic Alliance's new leadership.
Leader of the Democratic Alliance and member of South Africa's governing coalition.
John Steenhuisen is the South African Minister of Agriculture.
The first black leader of the Democratic Alliance who resigned in 2019.
A senior member of the Democratic Alliance.
A senior member of the Democratic Alliance.
The leader of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng province.
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The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
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