'Just like a normal person': CT mayor surprises residents with CBD walkabout
In a video posted on his social media platforms, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis took to the streets to interact with some locals.
A screengrab of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis (right) interacting with a local in the CBD. Picture: Screenshot/X
JOHANNESBURG – Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis took to the streets on Monday afternoon to interact with some unsuspecting Capetonians.
In a video posted by the mayor on his social media platforms, Hill-Lewis went around the CBD interviewing unsuspecting Capetonians about the things they loved about the city and even asked if they knew who the mayor was.
📣 Lots of serious content here, but here’s a bit of fun.
' Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) June 12, 2023
I hit the streets of Cape Town to do some vox pops. pic.twitter.com/oSljvtmCua
People who knew who he was were excited to see him, with one vendor excitedly saying that he followed the mayor on Facebook.
The video also saw a few funny moments as some Capetonians did not know who he was.
He went on to ask if the residents had recommendations on where the city could use improvements before taking videos and pictures with the excited locals.
TWEEPS REACT
After sharing this with his online followers, Hill-Lewis received plenty of love from South Africans, with a Twitter user calling him the "people’s mayor".
Wholesome stuff
' The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) June 12, 2023
The only mayor in SA who can do this... The rest are terrified or will buy a crowd instead
' Go&Vote2024 Let'sPutSA1st (@mthembisithole) June 12, 2023
2nd time now I’m saying I like you. You’re a people’s mayor. Wish more of the DA were like you
' Natasha Huckfield (@dramadelinquent) June 12, 2023
Well done Mr Mayor👌🏾 #proudlycapetonian
' SirMoosa (@SirMoosa_UTD) June 12, 2023
Politics aside. This is beautiful Sharp sharp Mr Moyor👍
' thandi (@thandi99598103) June 12, 2023
So cool. Run for president already, Geordin!
' M-Jay (@M_Jay94) June 12, 2023