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eDumbe Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

10 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 eDumbe? 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 · Bazangoma, Brecher, Ekhombela Lutheran MissionWard 2 · Edumbe, KwaNgwanya, MangosuthuWard 3 · Edumbe, PaulpietersburgWard 4 · Bilanyoni, Bilanyoni Township, EmbizeniWard 5 · Ezinkangala, Hartland Mission, Kodlomo EzinkangalaWard 6 · Bhadeni, Emadulini, EmozeniWard 7 · Paulpietersburg, Amanzashisayo, EdumbeWard 8 · Egodeni Village, Ndendende, NgasezikhweleniWard 9 · Paulpietersburg, Bivane, Khambula MissionWard 10 · Mangosuthu Village, Esiyalwini
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Ward 1 · Bazangoma, Brecher, Ekhombela Lutheran Mission

16 candidates

  • Lungile Precious Maseko, 35 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Msawenkosi Sylvester Nsibande, 44 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nokuthula Duduzile Mngomezulu, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nobuhle Nokwanda Khalishwayo, 29 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Zanele Vaithar Kunene, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sandile Bhekizizwe Mashazi, 30 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Bongani Daniel Sibiya, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thokozani Albert Zwane, 54 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbongeni Xaba, 47 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Bheksisa Maxwell Matavela, 42 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Albert Xolani Sibisi, 38 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Vusi Thabo Zwane, 32 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Nkosinathi Cyril Dlamini, 37 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Mbekiseni Amos Simelane, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mbongiseni Victor Shongwe, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 2 · Edumbe, KwaNgwanya, Mangosuthu

15 candidates

  • Msawenkosi Sylvester Nsibande, 44 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Percy Christopher Zwane, 61 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Promise Mthembeni Mthethwa, 39 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Ntozonke Amanda Modibedi, 38 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Busisiwe Joyce Zwane, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Bongani Daniel Sibiya, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nomfundo Innocentia Zwane, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mpiyakhe Alson Hlatshwayo, 59 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Sibusiso Oberd Masuku, 44 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nomawethu Happiness Khumalo, 38 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Cebolethu Brian Twala, 27 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Thembelihle Glen-Rose Mazibuko, 47 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Gladys Thulisiwe Siluma, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Essentiel Samukelisiwe Masuku, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 3 · Edumbe, Paulpietersburg

15 candidates

  • Msawenkosi Sylvester Nsibande, 44 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thembelihle Christian Nene, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Smangaliso Reginald Mashazi, 33 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Richman Bhuti Mhlanga, 37 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lindokuhle Njabulo Shongwe, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sizakele Constance Masondo, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sphamandla Wiseman Ngcobo, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Andile Samuel Mbatha, 33 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Zama Hendrick Ntshalintshali, 37 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mthokozisi Emmanuel Mdlalose, 39 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Zakhele Hobet Nkosi, 56 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Siphiwe Andile Ngcobo, 23 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Velaphi Andries Mthethwa, 52 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Kwanda Sibeko, 44 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 4 · Bilanyoni, Bilanyoni Township, Embizeni

16 candidates

  • Reas Simiso Mhlanga, 48 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Nomfundo Clara Mbatha, 38 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Siyabonga Johannes Mavuso, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Philani Nkosi, 33 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Simphiwe Casper Nhlengethwa, 36 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sbusiso Charles Mbuli, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sizakele Constance Masondo, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sabelo Emmanuel Mhlongo, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phakamani Wiseman Vundla, 32 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Musawenkosi Vusani Sidwell Mkhwanazi, 49 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Petros Dumisani Nkosi, 55 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Thulani Mesuel Mbatha, 43 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Nkosinathi Nkosi, 33 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Petros Sibusiso Ntshakala, 39 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sithembile Mavuso, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 5 · Ezinkangala, Hartland Mission, Kodlomo Ezinkangala

16 candidates

  • Mangie Mdumiseni Nene, 28 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Mthokozisi Goodboy Zwane, 34 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Khumbu Andries Malinga, 44 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thokozani Khumalo, 31 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Senzo Ceasar Kunene, 21 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thabo Mario Zondo, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sizakele Constance Masondo, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mbhekeni Simon Nhleko, 48 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Scelo Mlungisi Mlaba, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Hleziphi Precious Sithole, 38 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Bonginhlahla Patric Msomi, 38 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Ottilia Zodwa Ntuli, 44 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Mbikeleni Cedric Ntuli, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nonhlanhla Gugulethu Ndaba, 42 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nhlanhla Silindiseni Dube, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 6 · Bhadeni, Emadulini, Emozeni

14 candidates

  • Thanduxolo Wiseman Nhleko, 28 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Phakamani Kingdom Dlamini, 35 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Zamokwakhe Derrick Nxele, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thabo Mario Zondo, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mneliseni Reginald Ntuli, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mnqobi Qinisela Sibiya, 26 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zama Goodenough Masondo, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Andries Njabulo Mthethwa, 43 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nombulelo Precious Xaba, 39 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Sifiso Perfect Zikhali, 36 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Lindokuhle Cyril Khumalo, 35 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nonhlanhla Gugulethu Ndaba, 42 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lucky Phumlani Maseko, 43 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 7 · Paulpietersburg, Amanzashisayo, Edumbe

15 candidates

  • Dumisani Zacharia Mtshali, 50 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Msawenkosi Sylvester Nsibande, 44 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Lungisani Mthethwa, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Mtombilihle Mthozise Zwane, 33 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mthokozisi Selby Zwane, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mneliseni Reginald Ntuli, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Khethukuthula Primrose Mdlalose, 29 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Celumusa Blason Mthethwa, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Msizi Wilfred Nkumane, 38 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Vela Phinias Nkosi, 59 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Mxolisi Ndaba, 25 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Siphiwe Andile Ngcobo, 23 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Mbekiseni Amos Simelane, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sandile Praise-God Sibiya, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 8 · Egodeni Village, Ndendende, Ngasezikhweleni

15 candidates

  • Khulekani Andries Nkwanyana, 35 years oldAbantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy
  • Jabulani Zacharia Hlatshwayo, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Bonginkosi Wiseman Mthethwa, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nsizwazonke Joshua Lushaba, 45 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mthokozisi Selby Zwane, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mneliseni Reginald Ntuli, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sabelo Thimothy Zulu, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zachious Sifiso Buthelezi, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Simangele Xaba, 46 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mduduzi Bongumusa Mavuso, 36 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Prum-Rose Zanele Msumango, 38 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Khulekani Zakhele Mthethwa, 31 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Delisile Cynthia Ngwenya, 42 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Muhle Mbokazi, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 9 · Paulpietersburg, Bivane, Khambula Mission

14 candidates

  • Vusumuzi Ephraim Ntumba, 45 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Simphiwe Phakathi, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Rose Thobeka Maseko, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphesihle Thanduxolo Khumalo, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mneliseni Reginald Ntuli, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Phakamani Ronald Masondo, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Senzo Johannes Zwane, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Duduzile Joyce Nhlengethwa, 64 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Zamokwakhe Alpheus Sibisi, 34 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Bongani Hendrick Thwala, 47 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Mphile Dlongolo, 28 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Gugu Unisia Masilela, 41 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Andile Mbuso Teyi Nkosi, 28 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 10 · Mangosuthu Village, Esiyalwini

13 candidates

  • Vusiwe Derrick Mndebele, 39 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Khulekani Emmanuel Thwala, 28 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Mphostoli Mnscingeni Zwane, 54 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mneliseni Reginald Ntuli, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mpilo Richman Zungu, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumlani Emmanuel Sibisi, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Themba Michael Xulu, 40 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Mduduzi Welcome Sangweni, 36 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Masesi Anna Ndaba, 55 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
  • Manqoba Joshua Mavimbela, 52 years oldNyoni Progress Party
  • Sicelo Nkwanyana, 28 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Petros Sibusiso Ntshakala, 39 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nomfundo Hazel Madlopha, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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eDumbe 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.

Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy6 on list
  1. Lungile Precious Maseko, 35 years old
  2. Reas Simiso Mhlanga, 48 years old
  3. Mangie Mdumiseni Nene, 28 years old
  4. Thanduxolo Wiseman Nhleko, 28 years old
  5. Dumisani Zacharia Mtshali, 50 years old
  6. Khulekani Andries Nkwanyana, 35 years old
African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Msawenkosi Sylvester Nsibande, 44 years old
African National Congress13 on list
  1. Hlengiwe Happiness Vilakazi, 47 years old
  2. Nokuthula Duduzile Mngomezulu, 49 years old
  3. Sharon Thembisile Hlatshwayo, 66 years old
  4. Nhlakanipho Mncube, 30 years old
  5. Thembisile Grace Masuku, 53 years old
  6. Lindiwe Gloria Vilakazi, 53 years old
  7. Mbuso Emmanuel Kunene, 45 years old
  8. Richard Mxolisi Zulu, 50 years old
  9. Bongani Joseph Ngwenya, 44 years old
  10. Philani Hendry Zwane, 38 years old
  11. Mphiliseni Simon Zulu, 41 years old
  12. Mfundiso Smiso Msibi, 41 years old
  13. Lindumusa Celumusa Dlamini, 41 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Silungile Buhlebakhe Ngomane, 52 years old
African Transformation Movement14 on list
  1. Zinhle Precious Nkosi, 35 years old
  2. Rose Thobeka Maseko, 49 years old
  3. Bongeka Faithful Ndlangamandla, 25 years old
  4. Gugu Nontokozo Mkhwanazi, 33 years old
  5. Khanyisile Rejoice Nkosi, 38 years old
  6. Busisiwe Zulu, 23 years old
  7. Goodness Nonhlanhla Phakathi, 52 years old
  8. Zanele Vaithar Kunene, 50 years old
  9. Ntozonke Amanda Modibedi, 38 years old
  10. Simphiwe Casper Nhlengethwa, 36 years old
  11. Richman Bhuti Mhlanga, 37 years old
  12. Senzo Ceasar Kunene, 21 years old
  13. Mtombilihle Mthozise Zwane, 33 years old
  14. Nsizwazonke Joshua Lushaba, 45 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Thembelani Trueman Nsibande, 23 years old
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Democratic Alliance1 on list
  1. Sizakele Constance Masondo, 62 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Mpilo Richman Zungu, 40 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party9 on list
  1. S'Yabonga Innocent Mbatha, 39 years old
  2. Nyanga Doctor Ndlangamandla, 56 years old
  3. Bonginkosi Maxwell Nxusa, 53 years old
  4. Dumisile Mary Mbokazi, 68 years old
  5. Samukelisiwe Russell Nkosi, 48 years old
  6. Duduzile Princess Masondo, 46 years old
  7. Khayelihle Ngema, 42 years old
  8. Ncengimpilo Happiness Nkosi, 37 years old
  9. Silvia Ziphozini Mdakane, 43 years old
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Labour Party of South Africa1 on list
  1. Eunice Busisiwe Nkosi, 49 years old
National Freedom Party8 on list
  1. Duduzile Joyce Nhlengethwa, 64 years old
  2. Thulebona Samaria Mthethwa, 44 years old
  3. Mthokozisi Radebe, 31 years old
  4. Musawenkosi Vusani Sidwell Mkhwanazi, 49 years old
  5. Simangele Xaba, 46 years old
  6. Msizi Wilfred Nkumane, 38 years old
  7. Senzo Alpheus Mngomezulu, 39 years old
  8. Madoda Doctor Zisongo, 28 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors9 on list
  1. Mthokozisi Emmanuel Mdlalose, 39 years old
  2. Nombulelo Precious Xaba, 39 years old
  3. Thokozani Ernest Kunene, 48 years old
  4. Masesi Anna Ndaba, 55 years old
  5. Bonginhlahla Patric Msomi, 38 years old
  6. Petros Dumisani Nkosi, 55 years old
  7. Albert Xolani Sibisi, 38 years old
  8. Mduduzi Bongumusa Mavuso, 36 years old
  9. Vela Phinias Nkosi, 59 years old
Nyoni Progress Party8 on list
  1. Thulani Mesuel Mbatha, 43 years old
  2. Ntando Mbatha, 35 years old
  3. Gugulethu Lendra Ndlangamandla, 33 years old
  4. Mduduzi Praise-God Mbatha, 42 years old
  5. Mbongeni Johannes Vundla, 45 years old
  6. Nkosingiphile Simelane, 31 years old
  7. Mdumiseni Amon Simelane, 56 years old
  8. Siphephelo Sandile Mthethwa, 30 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania6 on list
  1. S'Phelele Luyanda Nsibande, 20 years old
  2. Ayanda Cheron Khumalo, 37 years old
  3. Suzan Oluhle Mdlalose, 38 years old
  4. Mphile Dlongolo, 28 years old
  5. Nkosinathi Nkosi, 33 years old
  6. Mbikeleni Cedric Ntuli, 53 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Velaphi Andries Mthethwa, 52 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Sandile Joseph Khumalo, 37 years old
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Zululand District council: party lists

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

Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy5 on list
  1. Dumisani Zacharia Mtshali, 50 years old
  2. Lungile Precious Maseko, 35 years old
  3. Mangie Mdumiseni Nene, 28 years old
  4. Reas Simiso Mhlanga, 48 years old
  5. Thanduxolo Wiseman Nhleko, 28 years old
ActionSA1 on list
  1. Kgobakanang Titus Ramapuputla, 41 years old
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African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Thandi Lynett Mhlongo, 43 years old
African National Congress16 on list
  1. Thokozani Dumisani Sikhakhane, 43 years old
  2. Bawinile Cylica Nhlabathi, 47 years old
  3. Mandla Boris Moloi, 32 years old
  4. Nokwethemba Xhakaza, 43 years old
  5. Richard Mxolisi Zulu, 50 years old
  6. Cebelihle Nondumiso Zikhali, 40 years old
  7. Siyabonga Nicolas Buthelezi, 39 years old
  8. Thandazile Jean Charol Mthimkhulu, 44 years old
  9. Mhlengi Sthembiso Ndlovu, 36 years old
  10. Mphiliseni Simon Zulu, 41 years old
  11. Nelisiwe Promise van Zuydam, 38 years old
  12. Christina Nkosingisizile Mbatha, 57 years old
  13. Lindiwe Nomalungelo Buthelezi, 48 years old
  14. Sbonakaliso Matthews Makhaye, 53 years old
  15. Hlengiwe Happiness Vilakazi, 47 years old
  16. Sipho Thandokwakhe Themba Nkosi, 49 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Silungile Buhlebakhe Ngomane, 52 years old
African Transformation Movement38 on list
  1. Bongumusa Malcome Mncwango, 50 years old
  2. Thobani Brien Gumbi, 38 years old
  3. Silindokuhle Euniverse Buthelezi, 43 years old
  4. Landuyise Nxumalo, 58 years old
  5. Elsie Nkosikhona Buthelezi, 49 years old
  6. Welcome Bongani Xaba, 50 years old
  7. Vincent Mbuzonjani Ndwandwe, 57 years old
  8. Thulani Velemseni Dumisa, 51 years old
  9. Veli Zulu, 48 years old
  10. Lindokuhle Sifiso Maphumulo, 33 years old
  11. Thembokwakhe Phumlani Mathenjwa, 32 years old
  12. Gugu Gcinile Nyandeni, 43 years old
  13. Sibuyiselo Nxumalo, 27 years old
  14. Phindile Siphiwe Ntshangase, 37 years old
  15. Thandeka Agrineth Mngomezulu, 37 years old
  16. Ntombenhle Happiness Mthembu, 19 years old
  17. Mbongiseni Samson Thabethe, 66 years old
  18. Siphiwe Mncwango, 22 years old
  19. Sibusiso Mtshali, 27 years old
  20. Yolanda Queen Sopangisa, 38 years old
  21. Sakhile Muhlengezenzo Mncwango, 32 years old
  22. Bongiwe Ntombifuthi Khumalo, 36 years old
  23. Sibonelo Snoop Mathebula, 47 years old
  24. Khangelani Sangweni, 46 years old
  25. Malusi Alex Mncwango, 46 years old
  26. Nonduduzo Khumbuzile Mbatha, 37 years old
  27. Mduduzi Siboniso Myeza, 40 years old
  28. Scelo Mlungisi Nzima, 33 years old
  29. Njabulo Wesel Nkosi, 23 years old
  30. Richman Hadebe, 40 years old
  31. Sphelele Fortune Dlamini, 25 years old
  32. Ntokozo Khumalo, 34 years old
  33. Bonisiwe Sylvia Sithole, 53 years old
  34. Nomusa Gladys Ngcobo, 55 years old
  35. Zwelihle Shadrack Zwane, 56 years old
  36. Sfundo Zamukuthula Mhlongo, 37 years old
  37. Dolly Pretty Mtambo, 52 years old
  38. Siyamukela Siyanda Mathenjwa, 35 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Sfiso Emmanuel Nkosi, 33 years old
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Democratic Alliance11 on list
  1. Swelakhe Shelembe, 35 years old
  2. Joseph Bhekokwakhe Ngema, 62 years old
  3. Samukelisiwe Faith Mthethwa, 30 years old
  4. Khayalethu Bongani Myeni, 34 years old
  5. Thamsanqa Mduduzi Zungu, 54 years old
  6. Sipho Emmanuel Mbatha, 44 years old
  7. Magdalena Viktor, 69 years old
  8. Mhlaliseni Solomon Phakathi, 67 years old
  9. Donald Albrecht Fischer, 70 years old
  10. Nelly Natacia Ndwandwe, 25 years old
  11. Bongi Moses Mkhize, 58 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Jabu Buzakuye Mlotshwa, 53 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party17 on list
  1. Daphne Thembile Memela, 75 years old
  2. Musawenkosi Sibusiso Mkhabela, 50 years old
  3. Henry Nqobezetha Sikhakhana, 57 years old
  4. Mkhuliseni Mntambo, 44 years old
  5. Bhekithemba Jerome Mncwango, 69 years old
  6. Sibusiso Elwin Nkwanyana, 63 years old
  7. Marie Poppie Williams, 58 years old
  8. Sanelisiwe Audrey Mncwango, 68 years old
  9. Cynthia Ntombiyezizwe Mavundla, 56 years old
  10. Melusi Cebolenkosi Ngizwenkosi Ndlela, 34 years old
  11. Khanyisile Rittah Jiyane, 50 years old
  12. Emmanuel Cebo Gumbi, 51 years old
  13. Ncamisile Deborah Kunene, 41 years old
  14. Israel Sizwe Muziwandile Hadebe, 58 years old
  15. Thomas Mbazo Ndwandwe, 55 years old
  16. Bongekile Phumelele Mathe, 38 years old
  17. Thandiwe Jabu Manqele, 67 years old
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National Freedom Party5 on list
  1. Ivan Rowen Barnes, 49 years old
  2. Xolani Steven Sibiya, 45 years old
  3. Nobesuthu Nhlengethwa, 37 years old
  4. Senzeni Monica Zulu, 64 years old
  5. Hezekia Mbuso Mkhonza, 43 years old
National People's Front10 on list
  1. Innocent Bhekinkosi Gumbi, 53 years old
  2. Muzomuhle Robert Masango, 53 years old
  3. Sipho Tutu Khumalo, 56 years old
  4. Bethuel Mthembeni Gumbi, 65 years old
  5. Thembalethu Khumalo, 33 years old
  6. Lindani Nhleko, 42 years old
  7. Bizani Nontobeko Nhleko, 47 years old
  8. Philangenkosi Ignatius Mkhwanazi, 50 years old
  9. Thandoluni Maria Mathe, 53 years old
  10. Mkhutshulwa Dudwayini Nxumalo, 64 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors4 on list
  1. Sifiso Vincent Mdluli, 50 years old
  2. Nboneni Simon Magagula, 60 years old
  3. Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years old
  4. Jeremiah Bhekumthetho Mavundla, 63 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania1 on list
  1. Lindokuhle Cyril Khumalo, 35 years old
Pongola Civic Forum3 on list
  1. Zubuse Mazeka, 64 years old
  2. Mayenzeke Sabelo Sibiya, 23 years old
  3. Bheki Eshmael Sithole, 51 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Samson Zwelinjani Yende, 56 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Nhlakanipho Mlungisi Sibisi, 39 years old
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Umkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation3 on list
  1. Bonokwakhe Sabelo Zungu, 28 years old
  2. Zandile Kiyaza Mabuyakhulu, 31 years old
  3. Nomathemba Sinenhlahla Ntsele, 28 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)6 on list
  1. Gert Adriaan Hay, 49 years old
  2. Zwelombango Petrus Xulu, 44 years old
  3. Izelle Hay, 44 years old
  4. James Charles Locke, 66 years old
  5. Alton Johannes Vlok, 49 years old
  6. Jacques Carel Fick, 43 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.