Sotashe was always involved in regional politics. While working at Agfa Photo Fast, Sotashe became involved in party politics. He was particularly active in the former South East ANC region of Cape Town. The region included areas such as the Strand, Somerset West and Khayelitsha. He was a member of the ANC Youth League in Lwandle, near Strand. The region later merged with other regions to create the present Dullah Omar region, which represents the entire Cape Town metropolitan area. He later became chairperson of the region and currently still holds the position.Sotashe wants to be a mayor for all in Cape Town. Retrieved on 21-11-2018.
