Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has dismissed claims that the party prioritises service delivery in affluent neighbourhoods over poorer communities. He made these remarks at the party's final election rally in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, on Saturday. As the Mayor of Cape Town and the DA's federal leader, Hill-Lewis emphasised the party's commitment to delivering services to all communities, regardless of race.
Hill-Lewis accused the African National Congress (ANC) of neglecting its people and expressed the DA's readiness to take over ANC-led municipalities. He stated that the party's core belief is that every child in South Africa deserves the opportunity to live a good life, regardless of their race, wealth, or background. This, he claims, guides the DA's service delivery efforts.
The DA leader refuted allegations that the party is only for one race, calling such claims lies. He emphasised that the DA is committed to serving all communities in South Africa. The party's election manifesto, launched in Johannesburg on 8 August 2026, outlines its vision for service delivery and governance.
The Local Government Elections in South Africa are taking place amid concerns about service delivery and governance. The ANC has faced criticism for its handling of basic services such as water and electricity. Other parties, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the MK Party, have also made headlines with their election campaigns.
EFF leader Julius Malema recently expressed disappointment that millions of South Africans still face unreliable water supply. The issue of service delivery is a critical one in the elections, with many voters expressing frustration with the current state of basic services. The DA and other parties have promised to improve service delivery if they are elected to govern municipalities.
The DA's Helen Zille has urged registered voters not to stay away on election day. The party is hoping to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with the ANC's performance. The elections will determine which parties will govern municipalities across South Africa.
The outcome of the Local Government Elections will have significant implications for service delivery and governance in South Africa. The DA and other parties have made various promises about how they will improve basic services and address the challenges facing municipalities. Voters will have to decide which party they believe can best deliver on these promises.
Key points
- The DA leader denies allegations of favouring affluent areas in service delivery.
- The party promises to deliver services to all communities, regardless of race.
- The Local Government Elections will determine which parties govern municipalities across South Africa.
