Former Cape Town mayoral committee member Brett Herron has indicated his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming 2026 local government elections. In a recent interview, he highlighted the city's persistent housing crisis and criticised past policy decisions.
Herron resigned from the Democratic Alliance in 2018 over disagreements on affordable housing. He now serves as Secretary-General of the GOOD Party. During the interview, Herron noted that approximately 440,000 people remain on the housing demand database, with only 2,480 units expected to be built this year. He stated that land has been released but no construction has occurred, and social housing projects lack funding. Herron also addressed the influence of political donors, saying he learned in the Democratic Alliance how much say they have. He referenced a past comment from Helen Zille on well-located land in areas like Woodstock and Salt River. The discussion covered issues including crime, urban planning and inequality in Cape Town.