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Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

14 wards · KwaZulu-Natal · Voters here get three ballot papers on 4 November 2026. Candidates are listed alphabetically by party, with their age on election day, from the IEC’s certified list of 16 September 2026.

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What do the parties plan for Big Five Hlabisa? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: African National Congress, African Transformation Movement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.

Ward 1 · Mnqobokazi, Hluhluwe, Phinda Game ReserveWard 2 · KwaNibela Ezimpondweni, Mnqobokazi, Turn Right At Vodacom Tower and Take Gravel Road FWard 3 · #name?, Makhasa, MdukuWard 4 · Makhasa, Nibela, NqutshiniWard 5 · Hluhluwe, Bushlands Via Dumazulu Lodge Bushlands Store, Kaas Farm EzimbuziniWard 6 · Ecwakeme, Egabadela, EmdletsheniWard 7 · Ezifundeni, KwaSmolo Hluhluwe, MacabuzelaWard 8 · Nompondo, Hlabisa, HluhluweWard 9 · Inhlwathi Mission, Kofenisi, Matshamhlophe ReserveWard 10 · Ezibayeni, Egula, EkuphindiseniWard 11 · Ezidonini Reserve, Hlabisa, Koseme Mpembeni ReserveWard 12 · Hlabisa, Hlabisa Mission, NkanjiniWard 13 · Matshamnyama, Dikidiki, HlabisaWard 14 · Bazaneni, Ekwethembeni, Estezi Reserve Hlabisa
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Ward 1 · Mnqobokazi, Hluhluwe, Phinda Game Reserve

14 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nomusa Hezlot Zikhali, 60 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nomfundo Zothile Nxumalo, 27 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • S'Thembile Zikhali, 38 years oldAfrika Unite Congress
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nonkululeko Xolile Masinga, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sthembiso Khehla Nhlenyama, 52 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Sikhumbuzo Ngwane, 34 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Dumisani Mandla Ngobese, 38 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ntilwane Johane Mthembu, 63 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sifiso Ndumiso Mazibuko, 37 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 2 · KwaNibela Ezimpondweni, Mnqobokazi, Turn Right At Vodacom Tower and Take Gravel Road F

15 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Bongani Nkosinathi Ngwane, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Celokuhle Patricia Xulu, 63 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nkosingiphile S'Bonelo Mgabhi, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nhlakanipho Bright Ngwane, 43 years oldIndependent
  • Zenzele Welcome Ntuli, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Bongane Bekezelani Sithole, 52 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Thobekile Celani Ngubane, 62 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Dumisani Mandla Ngobese, 38 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lizwi Prince Nsele, 49 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • S'Thembiso Philani Nyawo, 28 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 3 · #name?, Makhasa, Mduku

13 candidates

  • Sandile Welcome Ndaba, 34 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Agrineth Silungile Thela, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nkosinathi Bongani Bazooka Gumbi, 53 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Prince Sicelo Mantengu, 41 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Sgubhu Joseph Nhlenyama, 52 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Kwazikwenkosi Andile Mabika, 30 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Frank Victor Mdletshe, 32 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Dumsani Cebo Mlambo, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sifiso Ndumiso Mazibuko, 37 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 4 · Makhasa, Nibela, Nqutshini

12 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Simphiwe Glex Ngubane, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nozipho Shayina Mnguni, 29 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thanduyise Elliot Conco, 67 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Thulisiwe Girlie Sibiya, 50 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Sikhumbuzo Simon Gumbi, 51 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ngehlule Sethenjwa Mashazi, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Asanda Mdluli, 21 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 5 · Hluhluwe, Bushlands Via Dumazulu Lodge Bushlands Store, Kaas Farm Ezimbuzini

12 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mduduzi Cyril Gumede, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bongelani Simo Mthembu, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Fikezweni Zeblon Nkwanyana, 61 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Phiwinqondo Nkinti Ntsele, 49 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Sikhumbuzo Simon Gumbi, 51 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sithembiso Lufani Qwabe, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sifiso Ndumiso Mazibuko, 37 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 6 · Ecwakeme, Egabadela, Emdletsheni

14 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Galantile Sengenele Mntungwa, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Simangele Nozipho Nsibande, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sakhile Siyanda Mdletshe, 39 years oldIndependent
  • Alfred Mduduzi Ngobese, 49 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Phiwinqondo Nkinti Ntsele, 49 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Gabisile Promise Zulu, 39 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Norman Aubrey Sabelo Nxumalo, 49 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sfiso Mzikayise Mkhize, 30 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Balungile Ndabandaba, 28 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 7 · Ezifundeni, KwaSmolo Hluhluwe, Macabuzela

12 candidates

  • Zenzinkosi Sifiso Shongwe, 39 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nkosiyethemba Maryflower Zisongo, 61 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mzamiseni Bongumusa Kwesaba, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Velenkosini Welcome Mkhize, 38 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Bongane Bekezelani Sithole, 52 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Norman Aubrey Sabelo Nxumalo, 49 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Bongumusa Mtshali, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Menzi Nhlakanipho Mtshali, 42 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 8 · Nompondo, Hlabisa, Hluhluwe

13 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mbongiseni Mbuso Jack Khumalo, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thandeka Khululiwe Zulu, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mvunyelwa Mbangiseni Dladla, 46 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Sikhumbuzo Ngwane, 34 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Khumbuzile Prudence Mnguni, 46 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Norman Aubrey Sabelo Nxumalo, 49 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Xolani Langa Mbatha, 34 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Dumisani Wilson Mbhamali, 56 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 9 · Inhlwathi Mission, Kofenisi, Matshamhlophe Reserve

14 candidates

  • Sanele Buthelezi Mdletshe, 34 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thembinkosi Thulani Kunene, 70 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nonhlanzeko Emma Mpanza, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sandile Mkhize, 39 years oldIndependent
  • Sandiso Siphelele Mdletshe, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Thulisiwe Girlie Sibiya, 50 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Siyabonga Phelelani Mkwanazi, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Norman Aubrey Sabelo Nxumalo, 49 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Thamsanqa Mphumuzeni Buthelezi, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Bongeni Fakude, 38 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 10 · Ezibayeni, Egula, Ekuphindiseni

13 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Emmanuel Mduduzi Mthethwa, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bongumesiya Nombuso Mdletshe, 21 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Muzi Pefect Zungu, 46 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Bongane Bekezelani Sithole, 52 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Bonginkosi Mdletshe, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Njabulo Prince Nene, 47 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mandla Phumlani Mathunjwa, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Ncaneni Elivis Mahlinza, 53 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 11 · Ezidonini Reserve, Hlabisa, Koseme Mpembeni Reserve

12 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Innocentia Sanele Manqele, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nkosinathi Samkelo Linda, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Bongani Welcome Shangase, 56 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Sgubhu Joseph Nhlenyama, 52 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Njabulo Prince Nene, 47 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zanele Buthelezi, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Mbalenhle Mhlongo, 27 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 12 · Hlabisa, Hlabisa Mission, Nkanjini

14 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thembinkosi Mandlakayise Khumalo, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Mbuso Sanele Ntuli, 25 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bongokuhle Ziningi Mkhwanazi, 29 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Cabangokuhle Nkumbulo Maphisa, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Phiwinqondo Nkinti Ntsele, 49 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Jabulani Bhekisisa Zweliyabuya Ndimande, 62 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Njabulo Prince Nene, 47 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sandile Khethukuthula Mncube, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Mcebisi Ndimande, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 13 · Matshamnyama, Dikidiki, Hlabisa

14 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mthandeni Goodenough Mbatha, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sicelo Christian Maduna, 42 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nomthandazo Nomalungelo Mhlaba, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Jabulani Phathumuzi Zungu, 50 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Sikhumbuzo Ngwane, 34 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Khulekani Rodney Hlatshwayo, 47 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Njabulo Prince Nene, 47 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Jabulile Getrude Mthembu, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Wilson Bongani Mthembu, 66 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Mcebisi Ndimande, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 14 · Bazaneni, Ekwethembeni, Estezi Reserve Hlabisa

14 candidates

  • Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Khayelihle Musawenkosi Manyanga, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Tholithemba Percy Mthethwa, 44 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sanele Sakhile Hlabisa, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mthunzi Cyril Cele, 58 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years oldJozini Congress
  • Thulisiwe Girlie Sibiya, 50 years oldNational Community Liberation
  • Gugulethu Mary Zungu, 51 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sikhumbuzo Simon Gumbi, 51 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bhekizenzo Cliford Zungu, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mlungisi Professor Khumalo, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Fisani Sarah Mbatha, 36 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality council: party lists

Every voter here also votes for a party on the council. Those seats are filled from each party’s list, top first. Every party’s full list is shown, in its own order.

African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Buyisile Hlengiwe Dlamini, 37 years old
African National Congress13 on list
  1. Thokozani Nicholas Ngema, 68 years old
  2. Lindiwe Lucy Ntshangase, 51 years old
  3. Muntu Zandile Gumede, 63 years old
  4. Bonga Nkosinathi Ngwane, 60 years old
  5. Nomusa Hezlot Zikhali, 60 years old
  6. Smangele Immaculate Mhlongo, 33 years old
  7. Orah Ntokozo Nokuthula Ndwandwe, 58 years old
  8. Winile Mngomezulu, 36 years old
  9. Innocentia Sanele Manqele, 39 years old
  10. Pinky Qondi Khumalo, 31 years old
  11. Agrineth Silungile Thela, 51 years old
  12. Silindile Londiwe Zulu, 34 years old
  13. Siyabonga Abednego Gumede, 35 years old
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African Transformation Movement8 on list
  1. Lungile Portia Ndlanzi, 35 years old
  2. Neliswa Blessing Bolekwa Mncube, 44 years old
  3. Nomfundo Zothile Nxumalo, 27 years old
  4. Celokuhle Patricia Xulu, 63 years old
  5. Mbuso Sanele Ntuli, 25 years old
  6. Sicelo Christian Maduna, 42 years old
  7. Sinenhlanhla Pearl Thwala, 39 years old
  8. Tholithemba Percy Mthethwa, 44 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Nelisiwe Zinhle Mlambo, 38 years old
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Democratic Alliance1 on list
  1. Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Bongelani Simo Mthembu, 46 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party15 on list
  1. Comfort Thembitshe Khumalo, 61 years old
  2. Hlengiwe Thandani Nkosi, 62 years old
  3. Makhosonke Bethuel Sithole, 49 years old
  4. Samukelisiwe Mbali Mdladla, 33 years old
  5. Hlengiwe Lindiwe Fakude, 50 years old
  6. Sqiniseko Zamani Mthembu, 40 years old
  7. Phikisiwe Maria Maphumulo, 57 years old
  8. Thembinkosi Mduduzi Gumede, 47 years old
  9. Sebenzile Gab'Sile Hlatshwayo, 39 years old
  10. Muzokhona Bonginkosi Sikhosana, 39 years old
  11. Mabusie Victoria Khumalo, 46 years old
  12. Nxeba Zephaniah Mhlongo, 60 years old
  13. Khulekani Emanuel Khosa, 41 years old
  14. Nkosinathi Thembinkosi Mthethwa, 48 years old
  15. Nomusa Zandile Gumede, 39 years old
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Jozini Congress1 on list
  1. Phikelele Millas Buthelezi, 46 years old
National Community Liberation5 on list
  1. Phiwinqondo Nkinti Ntsele, 49 years old
  2. Sgubhu Joseph Nhlenyama, 52 years old
  3. Bongane Bekezelani Sithole, 52 years old
  4. Thulisiwe Girlie Sibiya, 50 years old
  5. Sikhumbuzo Ngwane, 34 years old
National Freedom Party8 on list
  1. Khulekani Rodney Hlatshwayo, 47 years old
  2. Bonginkosi Mdletshe, 61 years old
  3. Thobekile Celani Ngubane, 62 years old
  4. Jabulani Bhekisisa Zweliyabuya Ndimande, 62 years old
  5. Steven Mguno Hlabisa, 72 years old
  6. Gugulethu Mary Zungu, 51 years old
  7. Gabisile Promise Zulu, 39 years old
  8. Lindelani Wiseman Mbokazi, 39 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors9 on list
  1. Norman Aubrey Sabelo Nxumalo, 49 years old
  2. Sikhumbuzo Simon Gumbi, 51 years old
  3. Njabulo Prince Nene, 47 years old
  4. Princess Thobekile Gumbi, 44 years old
  5. Dumisani Mandla Ngobese, 38 years old
  6. Sakhile Sifiso Sibiya, 32 years old
  7. Thabisile Philile Mngomezulu, 47 years old
  8. Frank Victor Mdletshe, 32 years old
  9. Steven Thabani Mthembu, 43 years old
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Siboniso Zibani, 49 years old
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United Christian Democratic Party10 on list
  1. Menzi Nhlakanipho Mtshali, 42 years old
  2. Sifiso Ndumiso Mazibuko, 37 years old
  3. Dumisani Wilson Mbhamali, 56 years old
  4. Mcebisi Ndimande, 30 years old
  5. Mbalenhle Mhlongo, 27 years old
  6. Muziwempilo Vincent Dlamini, 46 years old
  7. Balungile Ndabandaba, 28 years old
  8. Fisani Sarah Mbatha, 36 years old
  9. S'Thembiso Philani Nyawo, 28 years old
  10. Ncaneni Elivis Mahlinza, 53 years old

uMkhanyakude District council: party lists

The third ballot here is for a party on the district council.

African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Nonhlahla Prudence Thwala, 48 years old
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African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Msizi Velenkosini Mthethwa, 41 years old
African Independent Congress6 on list
  1. Lindiwe Masisi Mkwanazi, 45 years old
  2. Nomvula Nothando Mthiyane, 43 years old
  3. Sibonakaliso Fano Khumalo, 44 years old
  4. Siyabonga Ndlelenhle Buthelezi, 41 years old
  5. Bongani Dannies Moyo, 30 years old
  6. Sbongangani Clopas Nxumalo, 25 years old
African Movement Congress5 on list
  1. Ntokozo Mdluli, 39 years old
  2. Bhekisizwe Mfanafuthi Manqele, 30 years old
  3. Mhleli Mhlongo, 18 years old
  4. Sithembiso Abednego Mfekayi, 49 years old
  5. Nozipho Siphelele Zikhali, 37 years old
African National Congress15 on list
  1. Siphile Fidelis Mdaka, 52 years old
  2. Millicent Zanele Nyawo, 66 years old
  3. Nkululeko Sydney Mthethwa, 47 years old
  4. Siyabonga Richman Khumalo, 47 years old
  5. Thully Pretty Zikhali, 46 years old
  6. Thembisile Qondeni Bjelkerud, 53 years old
  7. Khonzani Christopher Mthembu, 45 years old
  8. Agrineth Silungile Thela, 51 years old
  9. Mbali Busizwe Constantia Gumede, 54 years old
  10. Thalete Eric Ntimbane, 39 years old
  11. Nikeziwe Happiness Nxumalo, 43 years old
  12. Winile Mngomezulu, 36 years old
  13. Phumzile Nokuthula Ngobe, 55 years old
  14. Pinky Qondi Khumalo, 31 years old
  15. Loveness Sindile Mfekayi, 54 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Bheki Andreas Tembe, 36 years old
African Transformation Movement29 on list
  1. Silindile Eugether Manzini, 44 years old
  2. Mdidiyeli Philemon Mathenjwa, 72 years old
  3. Goodwill Siboniso Mkhwanazi, 57 years old
  4. Nkosinathi Jabulani Ntimbane, 39 years old
  5. Prudence Khonzangani Zulu, 60 years old
  6. John Sfiso Nxumalo, 59 years old
  7. Fakazile Fakude, 35 years old
  8. Thembeka Nomalanga Mdletshe, 44 years old
  9. Mpanza Jacob Ntimbane, 64 years old
  10. Qiniso Mazwi Ndlovu, 30 years old
  11. Thandeka Maziya, 32 years old
  12. Sandile Mbuyazi, 29 years old
  13. Nonjabulo Nontokozo Gumbi, 44 years old
  14. Siyabonga Sipho Myeni, 38 years old
  15. Happiness Zulu, 48 years old
  16. Muziwenkosi Mkanene Mkwanazi, 54 years old
  17. Sinenhlanhla Jade Ndlovu, 31 years old
  18. Dingindawo Ngubane, 63 years old
  19. Siboniso Sipho Mathenjwa, 31 years old
  20. Thandazile Manzini, 29 years old
  21. Thembinkosi Anories Minthe, 27 years old
  22. Thanduyise Isaih Zikhali, 64 years old
  23. Siyabonga Sipho Malinga, 39 years old
  24. Menzi Walter Khoza, 43 years old
  25. Nomfundo Zothile Nxumalo, 27 years old
  26. Celokuhle Patricia Xulu, 63 years old
  27. Mbuso Sanele Ntuli, 25 years old
  28. Sicelo Christian Maduna, 42 years old
  29. Tholithemba Percy Mthethwa, 44 years old
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African-Socio-Economic-Party5 on list
  1. Zinhle Ritah Phoseka, 31 years old
  2. Thembelihle Pretty Mthembu, 26 years old
  3. Bongiwe Zanele Gumede, 30 years old
  4. Bongimpilo Ntombifuthi Nsele, 24 years old
  5. Menzi Sabelo Mtshali, 25 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Mandlenkosi Sicelo Mabika, 55 years old
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Democratic Alliance6 on list
  1. Thubalakhe Siboniso Gumede, 30 years old
  2. Thulani Sidwel Myeni, 42 years old
  3. Moses Mtshingo Jamaica Mbatha, 62 years old
  4. Sabelo Goodman Mkhize, 24 years old
  5. Rhodah Buyisile Makhanya, 49 years old
  6. Phakamani Senzangamandla Mthethwa, 35 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Thembinkosi Tonqo Arnold Gumbi, 44 years old
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Gods Justice and Development Party1 on list
  1. Sipho Eric Manqele, 65 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party17 on list
  1. Petros Bhekinkosi Madlopha, 67 years old
  2. Nkosinathi Joseph Mlambo, 61 years old
  3. Howard Sihle Ndlovu, 46 years old
  4. Dompasi Alson Ncube, 69 years old
  5. Eunice Lindiwe Gumbi, 58 years old
  6. Mandlakayise Cedrick Zungu, 64 years old
  7. Primrose Phumzile Nhlenyama, 54 years old
  8. Doctor Ernest Mthethwa, 54 years old
  9. Nonduduzo Snothile Tembe, 26 years old
  10. Nomcebo Nokuphila Mkwanazi, 33 years old
  11. Mavis Mmapule Mkhwamubi, 49 years old
  12. Philani Muziwakhe Mavundla, 36 years old
  13. Khehla Samuel Gumede, 74 years old
  14. Zakhele Wonder Vilane, 40 years old
  15. Bonginkosi Wiseman Manqele, 68 years old
  16. Bonginkosi Ziphathe Mngomezulu, 57 years old
  17. Phelelani Manqele, 32 years old
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Izwe Lethu Party6 on list
  1. Siyabonga Scelo Zikali, 29 years old
  2. Thandokuhle Lungelo Msimango, 24 years old
  3. Nkanyiso Siyabonga Zungu, 26 years old
  4. Zakhele Mthethwa, 29 years old
  5. Bhekinkosi Khanyisani Mkhwanazi, 31 years old
  6. Ephraim Ziyam Phiri, 60 years old
Jozini Congress1 on list
  1. Mfananaye Mathe, 48 years old
KZN Independence1 on list
  1. S'Bongamandla Lawrence Mdlalose, 45 years old
National Community Liberation10 on list
  1. Muzikayise Hlophe, 49 years old
  2. Sibahle Makhosazane Gumede, 47 years old
  3. Sanelisiwe Nolwazi Maphumulo, 37 years old
  4. Baclay Mandla Nxumalo, 57 years old
  5. Sibusiso Joseph Khumalo, 40 years old
  6. Nompumelelo Mthembu, 54 years old
  7. Thembisile Cynthia Nxumalo, 62 years old
  8. Ziba Elton Nkosi, 67 years old
  9. Penrose Ntombikayise Mthethwa, 46 years old
  10. Bhekuyise Shabha Mthembu, 54 years old
National Freedom Party6 on list
  1. Khulekani Rodney Hlatshwayo, 47 years old
  2. Lawrence Cebenza Nala, 44 years old
  3. Sibonelo Jimmy Khaba, 59 years old
  4. Nkosingiphile Zwelithini Nene, 42 years old
  5. Nkosinathi Muzikhona Qwabe, 46 years old
  6. Thobile Mthimkhulu, 51 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors4 on list
  1. Thembinkosi Mankunzini Sibiya, 48 years old
  2. Hlabokwakhe Justice Masango, 43 years old
  3. Nhlakanipho Victor Pearce, 41 years old
  4. Emmanuel Mfezeko Pearce, 31 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania13 on list
  1. Silo Thembelenkosini Vilane, 31 years old
  2. Thuthukani Celani Sithole, 30 years old
  3. Sithembiso Mncwangi, 29 years old
  4. Siyabonga Phelelani Nkosi, 24 years old
  5. Nkosinathi Sidwell Nkosi, 30 years old
  6. Lenox Cebo Mncwango, 28 years old
  7. Hloniphani Cebo Zulu, 34 years old
  8. Sakhile Ntuthuko Qwabe, 31 years old
  9. Philile Qobile Thwala, 37 years old
  10. Mandla Thembinkosi Gumede, 49 years old
  11. Olwethu Otis Sibiya, 22 years old
  12. Zamokuhle Sphamandla Zikalala, 34 years old
  13. Khululiwe Mhlanga, 23 years old
Service Delivery Party1 on list
  1. Thuleleni Fikile Zikhali, 50 years old
Siyanqoba Independent Party5 on list
  1. Bheki Mdluli, 60 years old
  2. Thokozani Sipho Mkhwanazi, 49 years old
  3. Phiwayinkosi Celimpilo Msweli, 38 years old
  4. Jericko Muziwakhe Gumede, 66 years old
  5. Njabulo Thamusanqa Mhlanga, 33 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Sibusiso Sibonakaliso Nhlenyama, 53 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Ndodephethe Bethuel Mthethwa, 58 years old
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United Christian Democratic Party2 on list
  1. Petrose Mfanomncane Mazibuko, 57 years old
  2. Nokukhanya Bongekile Mazibuko, 50 years old

Source: the IEC’s certified candidate list of 16 September 2026. Ward boundaries, and the places named for each ward (where its voting stations are), come from the Municipal Demarcation Board; smaller places without a voting station aren’t named. See also the 2026 elections in numbers. Candidates can still withdraw; check with the IEC if something looks wrong.