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Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

12 wards · Eastern Cape · 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 Dr Beyers Naude? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: African National Congress, African Transformation Movement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus), Patriotic Alliance, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party, United Democratic Movement.

Ward 1 · AberdeenWard 2 · Graaff-Reinet, PienaarsigWard 3 · Asherville, SantavilleWard 4 · Kroonvale, BergendaalWard 5 · Kroonvale, UmasizakheWard 6 · Graaff-Reinet, UmasizakheWard 7 · Asherville, Graaff-Reinet, AdendorpWard 8 · Baviaanskloof, Hill View, Manenza SquareWard 9 · Hillview, MorningsideWard 10 · Aberdeen, Graaff Reinet, JansenvilleWard 11 · Draailocation, JansenvilleWard 12 · Steytlerville, Fullarton, Mount Steward
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Ward 1 · Aberdeen

10 candidates

  • Bernardo de Vos, 26 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thobelani Tolly Mboyiya, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Brenden Berneto Flippies, 34 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Yoleka Yolanda Makwetu, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Maris Godfre Arthur Green, 57 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lukhanyo Makhamba, 22 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 2 · Graaff-Reinet, Pienaarsig

9 candidates

  • Petronella Estrolieta April, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ricardo Llewellyn Smith, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Siphesihle Links, 21 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Tyron Arthur Bosman, 21 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Vuyelwa Patience April, 62 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Morné Oosthuizen, 53 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 3 · Asherville, Santaville

10 candidates

  • Sias Smith, 65 years oldAction Save-Bnm
  • Annella Koeberg, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • James Dennis Lomberg, 54 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Buyisile Duncan Xanti, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Joan Ann Gloria Jantjies, 59 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Michael John Malgas, 43 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Morné Oosthuizen, 53 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 4 · Kroonvale, Bergendaal

10 candidates

  • Hester Uchella Meita Mackelina, 60 years oldAction Save-Bnm
  • Krisjan Nofemela, 63 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Joy Juanita Williams, 55 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sizwe Grootboom, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Violet Winnie Kock, 53 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lorenda Lucretia Adams, 26 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Ayrton Vi-Valdo Travill, 37 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 5 · Kroonvale, Umasizakhe

10 candidates

  • Louisa Maureen Malaya, 60 years oldAction Save-Bnm
  • Buhle Theodore Elie, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Leizelle Roschell du Plessis, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Siphosethu Bianca Louw, 29 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Bruce Bruneil Kock, 38 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Claudine Ferencia Ludick, 44 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 6 · Graaff-Reinet, Umasizakhe

10 candidates

  • Zuko Kedamile, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mona Sais, 48 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Khuthaza Nomthinjana Lisa, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zuko Kedamile, 39 years oldIndependent
  • Thembile Michael Tshona, 46 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Milinda Malanga, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 7 · Asherville, Graaff-Reinet, Adendorp

11 candidates

  • Daantjie Japhta, 68 years oldAction Save-Bnm
  • Marlon Calvine Oormeyer, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thando Mbali, 26 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Johnnika Jillian Arries, 32 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Elsinore Augusténe Rajib, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Violenté Elvira Gwali, 37 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Winten Ezzard Mziwandile Douws, 60 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Ayrton Vi-Valdo Travill, 37 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 8 · Baviaanskloof, Hill View, Manenza Square

10 candidates

  • Tommy Benjamin Jacobs, 60 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Jo-Lene Shovone Hanley Kietas, 24 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ewald Laurens Loock, 75 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Heinrich Jason Mostert, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Robert Frederick Sampson, 49 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nonkosi Yolanda Njili, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 9 · Hillview, Morningside

9 candidates

  • Adam Edvin Festus, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Anthony Galant, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Jason Cessanimes Luciono Hendricks, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Brian Travor Brandt, 56 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindelwa Amelia Sambokwe, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 10 · Aberdeen, Graaff Reinet, Jansenville

10 candidates

  • Wellington Lungile Maqabangqa, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nwabisi Jacobs, 51 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Wilton Zayne le Grange, 40 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mtetho Williams, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thanklord Luyolo Ginya, 30 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Madoda Theophollus Jeyi, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Samuel Klaas, 51 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 11 · Draailocation, Jansenville

9 candidates

  • Abraham Arries, 54 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Beatrice Zanthia Cronje, 64 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Teccy Ntsikelelo Gunguluza, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Cedric Booysen, 40 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mathew Blouw, 66 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Everton Williams, 39 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 12 · Steytlerville, Fullarton, Mount Steward

10 candidates

  • Thulani Tiyo, 32 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mandy Deyzel, 50 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Ntsikelelo Don Johnson, 54 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Russell David Byrne, 63 years oldIndependent
  • Geraldine Human, 39 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Johannes Olifant, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zamuxolo Willie Yalolo, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years oldUnited Democratic Movement
  • Samuel Klaas, 51 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Dr Beyers Naude 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.

Action Save-Bnm2 on list
  1. Johnny Dick Swartz, 66 years old
  2. Jakobus Petrus Barbers, 50 years old
African National Congress10 on list
  1. Charlene Tarin Booysen, 57 years old
  2. Xolile Nzimkulu Galada, 40 years old
  3. Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, 71 years old
  4. Katie Hendricks, 67 years old
  5. Deon Wesley Sam de Vos, 57 years old
  6. Thembekile Richard Spogter, 51 years old
  7. Michelle Hofman, 25 years old
  8. Noxolo Nerrissa Booysen-Ndudula, 41 years old
  9. Thembisa Lettar Nonnies, 49 years old
  10. Lorma Rose-Marie Luiters, 67 years old
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African Transformation Movement4 on list
  1. Thobelani Tolly Mboyiya, 49 years old
  2. Thando Mbali, 26 years old
  3. Nwabisi Jacobs, 51 years old
  4. Jo-Lene Shovone Hanley Kietas, 24 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Usisipho Junior Mrwebi, 22 years old
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Democratic Alliance15 on list
  1. Eldrige Ashvon Ruiters, 40 years old
  2. Ewald Laurens Loock, 75 years old
  3. Izak Jacobus van Zyl, 65 years old
  4. Joy Juanita Williams, 55 years old
  5. Brenden Berneto Flippies, 34 years old
  6. Martin Block, 59 years old
  7. Leizelle Roschell du Plessis, 51 years old
  8. Mandy Deyzel, 50 years old
  9. Johnnika Jillian Arries, 32 years old
  10. James Dennis Lomberg, 54 years old
  11. Dewald Pienaar, 43 years old
  12. Ricardo Llewellyn Smith, 44 years old
  13. Wilton Zayne le Grange, 40 years old
  14. Anthony Galant, 42 years old
  15. Daniel Johannes Bezuidenhout, 78 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Yoleka Yolanda Makwetu, 38 years old
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Patriotic Alliance12 on list
  1. Nathan Angus Vavian Jacobs, 41 years old
  2. Imelda Yolanda Emu, 46 years old
  3. Edgar Endricay Dou, 27 years old
  4. Madelein Racho Wolhuter, 55 years old
  5. Clarene Denwill Nicole Umslana, 39 years old
  6. Luanton Heinrich Davids, 32 years old
  7. Wiseline Bjiata Siphosihle Nomhle Jansen, 24 years old
  8. Dawid Jakobus Wessels, 60 years old
  9. Rodwun Bronwon Masimela, 37 years old
  10. Thandokazi Theodora Baba, 44 years old
  11. Gaillian Healthia Els, 37 years old
  12. Katriena Tarentaal, 59 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Geoffrey Yalolo, 62 years old
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United Democratic Movement2 on list
  1. Klaas Jacob Frans, 58 years old
  2. Everton Williams, 39 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)4 on list
  1. Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years old
  2. Ayrton Vi-Valdo Travill, 37 years old
  3. Morné Oosthuizen, 53 years old
  4. Samuel Klaas, 51 years old
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Sarah Baartman District council: party lists

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

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Buhle Mdoko, 30 years old
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African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Ncedile Victor Befile, 63 years old
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African National Congress9 on list
  1. Mtutuzeli Matyumza, 45 years old
  2. Yanoiswa Portia Vara, 43 years old
  3. Phumzile Joseph Oliphant, 61 years old
  4. Simphiwe Happyboy Rune, 47 years old
  5. Phindile Patrick Faxi, 59 years old
  6. Maria Blanché Meishik, 63 years old
  7. Thumeka Eliza Mqekelana, 34 years old
  8. Bonisile Amos Manxoweni, 55 years old
  9. Michelle Hofman, 25 years old
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African Transformation Movement18 on list
  1. Velile Pantsi, 50 years old
  2. Vuyiseka Mbengo, 37 years old
  3. Nontle Abigail Nobuntu, 35 years old
  4. Mpakamisi Edward Mayana, 43 years old
  5. Litha Sizani, 28 years old
  6. Tembelani Ntshuntshe, 44 years old
  7. Ayabulela Nani, 29 years old
  8. Siphesihle Siyazi, 33 years old
  9. Ntombizethu Portia Songongo, 39 years old
  10. Lithe-Tha Veto, 21 years old
  11. Thobelani Tolly Mboyiya, 49 years old
  12. Neliswa Bongo, 39 years old
  13. Ntombentsha Bridgette Speelman, 29 years old
  14. Thandiswa Kamana, 51 years old
  15. Athini Cikolo, 30 years old
  16. Nomahlubi Noveve, 31 years old
  17. Jo-Lene Shovone Hanley Kietas, 24 years old
  18. Nomalanga Eunice Ndzuzo, 65 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Toto Zimasile Dyantyi, 68 years old
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Democratic Alliance23 on list
  1. Karen Smith, 48 years old
  2. Minette Bosman, 44 years old
  3. Jonathan Malvin Martin, 42 years old
  4. Elia Robin Jantjies, 52 years old
  5. Whitey Siyabonga Tambo, 51 years old
  6. Brenden Berneto Flippies, 34 years old
  7. Edward Peter Venter, 63 years old
  8. Nicklaas William Draai, 43 years old
  9. Christa Mostert, 59 years old
  10. Apollis Barends, 55 years old
  11. Martin Block, 59 years old
  12. Mzimkulu Goodman Magugu, 59 years old
  13. Joerhan Voughan Mey, 37 years old
  14. Lucille Jeanine Goliath, 53 years old
  15. Ntombosindiso Gila, 39 years old
  16. Ndumiso Hendry Plaatjies, 53 years old
  17. Ntomboxolo Princess Noketshe, 39 years old
  18. Headman Bayini, 53 years old
  19. Mzimkulu Sidwell Mayo, 47 years old
  20. Phillipina Lillian Jacobs, 56 years old
  21. Luleka Collinah Mbenyana, 53 years old
  22. Mandy Deyzel, 50 years old
  23. Sikhumbuzo Venene, 50 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Nosikhumbuzo Carol Zwane, 60 years old
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Makana Citizens Front2 on list
  1. Lungile Pacifist Reginald Mxube, 58 years old
  2. Philip Machanick, 69 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania9 on list
  1. Mlondolozi Koba, 57 years old
  2. Mawethu Cyrel Sajini, 36 years old
  3. Sindiswa Patronella Qwazi, 37 years old
  4. Siphosethu Phephetha, 22 years old
  5. Nyanisile Aubrey Mbetha, 63 years old
  6. Andiswa Mancam, 38 years old
  7. Thandisile Heavy Mbangi, 40 years old
  8. Vusumzi Colani, 42 years old
  9. Nonzwakazi Lesley Mdladla, 51 years old
Patriotic Alliance11 on list
  1. Bendim Tirone Jantjies, 51 years old
  2. Catherine Heloise Pietersen, 52 years old
  3. Zuziwe Georgina Tshona, 58 years old
  4. Roland Evert Cullen Ludick, 44 years old
  5. Amos Mabukane, 63 years old
  6. Sidney Charles Wayne Baatjes, 64 years old
  7. Quinton Koliti, 40 years old
  8. Luyanda Gavin Tambo, 44 years old
  9. Petrus Cornelius Buys, 62 years old
  10. Floraleigh Hendriks, 27 years old
  11. Carmen Rosemary Julies, 34 years old
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People's Movement for Change5 on list
  1. Peter Christo Thana, 52 years old
  2. Naomi Meshaka, 63 years old
  3. Selda Esmarelda Leset Masimla, 46 years old
  4. Rodney Heugh, 56 years old
  5. Ronald Geswint, 71 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Vumile Gladman Lwana, 66 years old
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Thina Bahlali People's Movement1 on list
  1. Xolisa Runeli, 35 years old
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Imamile Aubin Pikinini, 58 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)12 on list
  1. Wilhelmus Gerhardus van der Linde, 61 years old
  2. Adriaan Rothner van Heerden, 59 years old
  3. Sharon Ferguson, 62 years old
  4. Ayrton Vi-Valdo Travill, 37 years old
  5. James Lidderd, 58 years old
  6. Albertus Johannes van der Westhuyzen, 65 years old
  7. Louis Johannes Botha, 56 years old
  8. Carl Wilhelm Ernst Ohlhoff, 55 years old
  9. Mornay Prieur du Plessis, 54 years old
  10. Liné Snyman, 30 years old
  11. Jan Carel Putter, 67 years old
  12. George Petzer, 58 years old
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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.