Condolences on the passing of former Mayor Theresa Solomon

08 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed the City’s condolences on the passing of former Mayor Theresa Mary Solomon on 7 July 2025.

‘Former Mayor Theresa Solomon will be remembered for her dedication to justice and activism, which brought about meaningful change, especially on the Cape Flats, where she played a pivotal role in establishing civic organisations to campaign for amenities in the wake of forced removals in the 1970’s, including schools, hospitals, and police stations.
 
‘As a mother, activist, and leader, her legacy will continue to inspire future generations,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.
Former Mayor Solomon was born in 1945 in District Six and served as Mayor of Cape Town from 1996 to 1998, later also serving as the country’s High Commissioner to Tanzania and Canada.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office