Hill-Lewis reflects on five years of progress and challenges in Cape Town
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers his final address at the council meeting, reflecting on the achievements and ongoing challenges faced by Cape Town over the past five years.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis of Cape Town reflected on his city's progress and challenges over the past five years during his final council meeting speech. He acknowledged that while there were many achievements, such as creating 418,000 jobs and reducing the unemployment rate to 11%, the city still faced significant issues. Hill-Lewis emphasized the city's commitment to improving infrastructure, creating affordable housing, and addressing violence, stating that no resident should experience frequent blockages or spills in their homes.
Despite these efforts, ANC leader Ndithini Tyhido criticized Hill-Lewis's statistics, asserting that many Capetonians still faced hunger and unsafe living conditions.
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