POWER CHAT | Geordin Hill-Lewis on leadership, global tensions & Cape Town’s future
In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the city’s record-breaking tourism season, the impact of global politics—like Donald Trump’s statements—on local affairs, and the challenges of attracting international investment amid policy uncertainty. Hill-Lewis addresses issues of inequality and public infrastructure and shares insights on maintaining affordable living in rapidly developing urban spaces. A candid conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.
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Show Notes
In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the city’s record-breaking tourism season, the impact of global politics—like Donald Trump’s statements—on local affairs, and the challenges of attracting international investment amid policy uncertainty. Hill-Lewis addresses issues of inequality and public infrastructure and shares insights on maintaining affordable living in rapidly developing urban spaces. A candid conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.
0:00 Introduction
2:05 Expropriation Act and Investment
4:45 Diplomacy and International Trade
7:40 Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)
8:35 Cape Town Voted Number One City
11:40 Inequality in South Africa and Cape Town
15:00 Cape Town's Budgeting and Spending
16:00 Spatial Inequality and Housing Plans
19:40 Public Transport and Integration
22:30 Affordability and Housing
24:50 Airbnb Regulation
26:00 Political Future
27:50 Government of National Unity (GNU)
30:00 Importance of Relationships in the GNU
31:00 Favorite Moments as Mayor
33:00 Conclusion
Produced by: Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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