Helen Zille (byname of Otta Helene Zille; also known as Otta Helene Maree) is a South African journalist, activist, and politician. She is known for having served as the national leader (2007–15) and chairperson of the federal council (2019–26) of the Democratic Alliance political party. Zille also held the positions of premier of the Western Cape province (2009–19) and mayor of Cape Town (2006–09). She is a candidate for mayor of Johannesburg in the November 2026 local government elections. Zille is married to Johann Maree; they have two sons.
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