Article re-cap
- Roger Solomons is the Build One South Africa candidate for the City of Cape Town mayoral race.
- The BOSA campaign theme focuses on making Cape Town a city everyone can afford.
- Proposed reforms include doubling affordable housing delivery to at least 10,000 opportunities annually.
- BOSA plans to extend MyCiTi services into underserved communities within the Cape Town metro area.
Build One South Africa has announced national spokesperson Roger Solomons as its candidate for the City of Cape Town mayoral race ahead of the November 4, 2026, local government elections.
Party leader Mmusi Maimane made the announcement in Cape Town on Saturday. The campaign will run under the theme, “Cape Town’s next chapter: A city everyone can afford,” according to the party.
Solomons said the election provides an opportunity to address rising living costs, inequality and barriers to opportunity. He stated that many residents are questioning whether they can afford to remain in the city due to rising housing costs and transport expenses.
The proposed BOSA reforms include doubling the delivery of affordable housing to at least 10,000 opportunities annually and conducting a 90-day audit of municipal land. Solomons also proposed removing municipal business licence fees for qualifying small businesses during their first year of operation.
Transport and safety proposals involve extending MyCiTi services into underserved communities and increasing metro police deployment to curb illegal firearms. The party also plans to introduce a digital transparency dashboard for residents to monitor municipal contracts and spending in real time.
The mayoral race includes several other confirmed candidates, including incumbent Geordin Hill-Lewis for the Democratic Alliance and Dereleen James for ActionSA. Brett Herron has been named as the candidate for both the Good Party and Rise Mzansi.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Build One South Africa's candidate for Cape Town mayor in 2026?
Roger Solomons, the party's national spokesperson, has been announced as Build One South Africa's candidate for the City of Cape Town mayoral race in the November 4, 2026 local government elections. Party leader Mmusi Maimane made the announcement in Cape Town on Saturday.
What is Build One South Africa's main campaign theme for the mayoral race?
The campaign runs under the theme 'Cape Town's next chapter: A city everyone can afford.' The party aims to address rising living costs, inequality and barriers to opportunity, particularly concerns about housing costs and transport expenses that affect residents' ability to remain in the city.
What housing reforms does Build One South Africa propose?
BOSA proposes doubling the delivery of affordable housing to at least 10,000 opportunities annually and conducting a 90-day audit of municipal land. These reforms aim to make housing more accessible to residents facing rising costs in Cape Town.
Which other parties have confirmed candidates for the Cape Town mayoral race?
The Democratic Alliance has incumbent Geordin Hill-Lewis, ActionSA has Dereleen James, and Brett Herron has been named as the candidate for both the Good Party and Rise Mzansi in the 2026 mayoral race.
Source: iol.co.za
