DA Federal Leader Addresses North West Manifesto Launch in Potchefstroom
Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis delivered the keynote address at the North West Provincial Manifesto Launch and Rally in Potchefstroom, marking the final stretch of the party’s campaign for the Local Government Elections.
Speaking alongside DA North West Provincial Leader Freddy Sonakile MPL and JB Marks Mayoral Candidate Prof. Theo Venter, Hill-Lewis outlined the DA's commitments to restore basic service delivery, clean up municipal governance, and drive economic growth across the province.
Key Highlights & Core Commitments
Restoring Municipal Governance & Service Delivery: The leadership highlighted the severe breakdown of municipal services in the JB Marks Local Municipality (including Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp). Key promises include implementing a 10-year master plan for roads, water networks, and electricity infrastructure to stop sewage spills and chronic water supply failures.
Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Hill-Lewis and local leaders pledged to end political interference, enforce financial discipline, and act on Special Investigating Unit (SIU) recommendations to ensure taxpayer funds are directed exclusively toward local development.
Public Safety & Community Security: The DA committed to revitalizing local street lighting, increasing visible policing through joint efforts between SAPS, municipal law enforcement, Community Policing Forums (CPFs), and private security firms, while addressing rural crime and stock theft.
Economic Development & Job Creation: The address focused on leveraging local anchors,including North-West University (NWU), agricultural production (grain and poultry), and cultural tourism (such as the Aardklop festival),to build a reliable, business-friendly environment that attracts private investment and creates jobs.
Campaign Context
The Potchefstroom event forms part of the DA's final push to challenge ANC rule across local municipalities, presenting the party's track record in government as a blueprint for clean, accountable local administration.
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