

Geordin Hill-Lewis attended Edgemead High School and obtained an Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and a Masters in Finance specialising in Economic Policy from London University. He is a husband to Carla and father to an eight-year-old daughter.
Hill-Lewis became politically active during his high school years. During his studies at UCT, he founded the Democratic Alliance Students’ Organization (DASO). He went on to work as Chief of Staff in the office of former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. In 2011, Hill-Lewis was elected as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, becoming the youngest MP at 24 years old. During his time in the National Assembly, he has served on various portfolios, such as Trade and Industry and Finance, and most recently served as the Shadow Minister of Finance. On 18 November 2021, Hill-Lewis was inaugurated as the youngest Mayor of the City of Cape Town.
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