ActionSA CPT Mayor Candidate Dereleen James: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA, tariffs, crime, poverty, drugs artwork
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ActionSA CPT Mayor Candidate Dereleen James: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA, tariffs, crime, poverty, drugs

Oct 15, 2026 · 48 min

Action SA's Cape Town mayoral candidate Dereleen James joins us on SMWX for a wide-ranging interview ahead of the 2026 local government elections. James challenges the DA's record of governance under Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, questioning whether Cape Town's reputation as a well-run city reflects the lived realities of residents in poorer communities. She outlines her plans to tackle gang violence,…