Cape Town mayor named DA leader as party pushes for broader reach
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South Africa's Democratic Alliance elected Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its leader, signaling a push to expand the party's power beyond its traditional base ahead of local elections and potentially position for a national bid in 2029, while analysts caution that the DA's white-privilege reputation may limit its broader appeal.
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