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Emadlangeni Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

6 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 Emadlangeni? 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 · Dorothea, Enzimane, GelykwaterWard 2 · Khayelihle, Utrecht, White CityWard 3 · Emxhakeni, Enkukulekweni, VaalbankWard 4 · Groenvlei, Kromm, PhokweniWard 5 · Bensdorp, Ezimbuthu, MadlangeniWard 6 · Esidakeni, Kingsley, Mbathani
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Ward 1 · Dorothea, Enzimane, Gelykwater

14 candidates

  • Simphiwe Norman Sibiya, 33 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Piet Mandla Mbatha, 56 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sizwe Praisegod Maphanga, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ntswaki Elizabeth Khanya, 48 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Sakhile Thulani Mkhwanazi, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nokuthula Witness Vilakazi, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Samkelo Samuel Kunene, 29 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Nokwazi Mbali Mkhwanazi, 27 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Sifundo Innocent Thango, 27 years oldMajuba Progressive Movement
  • Zamokuhle Qwabe, 26 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sipho Albert Luvuno, 47 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Ayanda Zinhle Ndlozi, 26 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Bongani Absalom Mkhwanazi, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 2 · Khayelihle, Utrecht, White City

13 candidates

  • Ntuthuko Samuel Msweli, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Lucky Mnguni, 36 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Poppy Ellinah Mahlambi, 41 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Beryl Geraldine Olifant, 65 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sipho Bhekefini Ndebele, 60 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Kidwell Simphiwe Buthelezi, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Amahle Pertunia Khumalo, 19 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Michelle Howard, 36 years oldMajuba Progressive Movement
  • Thamsanqa Sydney Buthelezi, 63 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sizakele Cecilia Miya, 62 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Maphuthini Elphas Gama, 65 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Goodman Lodge, 44 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 3 · Emxhakeni, Enkukulekweni, Vaalbank

13 candidates

  • Boy Johane Mbatha, 68 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sizwe Praisegod Maphanga, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ntswaki Elizabeth Khanya, 48 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Sifiso Richard Masuku, 41 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zamani Siphumuzo Madela, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbuyiseni Caiphus Nkosi, 38 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Thamsanqa Mcdonald Ntuli, 59 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Lindiwe Masilwane, 36 years oldMajuba Progressive Movement
  • Portias Funonjani Chongo, 52 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sibonisile Ladyfair Mncube, 46 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Ayanda Zinhle Ndlozi, 26 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nelisiwe Lydia Khanyeza, 49 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 4 · Groenvlei, Kromm, Phokweni

13 candidates

  • Muthabeleni Eleck Ndlozi, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Lucky Mnguni, 36 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Victor Mlungisi Mthembu, 35 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Dorah Mtshali, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mbhekeni Andries Ndlozi, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbongeni Richard Khumalo, 51 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Zenande Ngcaweni, 21 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Thulani Amos Khumalo, 42 years oldMajuba Progressive Movement
  • Zandile Victoria Shabalala, 31 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mafika Sakhile Mbatha, 33 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Maphuthini Elphas Gama, 65 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sabelo Robert Nkosi, 30 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 5 · Bensdorp, Ezimbuthu, Madlangeni

12 candidates

  • Philani Collen Ntshangase, 31 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Lucky Mnguni, 36 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Victor Mlungisi Mthembu, 35 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Patrick Vusi Motha, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolisile Monica Xaba, 28 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sizakelle Maria Khoza, 50 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Phiwokuhle Sihle Sithole, 21 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Sweetness Sphesihle Madi, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Noxolo Hlengiwe Zikhali, 30 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Ayanda Zinhle Ndlozi, 26 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zweli Thokozani Nxumalo, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 6 · Esidakeni, Kingsley, Mbathani

14 candidates

  • Phelelani Nyandeni, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nkululeko Dlamini, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sizwe Praisegod Maphanga, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Victor Mlungisi Mthembu, 35 years oldAmandla Awethu Movement
  • Thokozile Antoneitte Seme, 45 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolisile Monica Xaba, 28 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Slindokuhle Nomusa Gloria Malinga, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years oldInsika Yesizwe Party
  • Khiphenisenamile Mchunu, 32 years oldInternational Revelation Congress
  • Xolani Trinity Ngobese, 38 years oldMajuba Progressive Movement
  • Ntombifuthi Sylvia Nkosi, 35 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Mandisa Nene, 25 years oldNewcastle and District Residents Forum
  • Maphuthini Elphas Gama, 65 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nkosingiphile Eunice Mbatha, 56 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Emadlangeni 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 National Congress4 on list
  1. Mary Christa Khalipha Hlatshwayo, 38 years old
  2. Njabulo Nkosi, 34 years old
  3. Sinoxolo Mngxali, 34 years old
  4. Bongimpilo Masondo, 40 years old
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African Transformation Movement3 on list
  1. Elias Jilasi, 60 years old
  2. Nkululeko Dlamini, 35 years old
  3. Piet Mandla Mbatha, 56 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Sipho Lucky Mnguni, 36 years old
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Amandla Awethu Movement1 on list
  1. Ntswaki Elizabeth Khanya, 48 years old
Democratic Alliance2 on list
  1. Nickolaas Marthinus Dekker, 65 years old
  2. Beryl Geraldine Olifant, 65 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Sipho Bhekefini Ndebele, 60 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party6 on list
  1. Mzwakhe Lawrence Buthelezi, 41 years old
  2. Mzwakhe Isaac Khoza, 51 years old
  3. Lindelwa Thembi Magudulela, 28 years old
  4. Thulani Vincent Buthelezi, 54 years old
  5. Mbongeni Elijah Mayisela, 45 years old
  6. Bonginkosi Jackie Ndlozi, 38 years old
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Insika Yesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Philani Persival Zulu, 34 years old
International Revelation Congress3 on list
  1. Nkosingiphile Joice Sibisi, 31 years old
  2. Mzwakhe Siphiwe Sibisi, 21 years old
  3. Noncedo Zikhali, 22 years old
Majuba Progressive Movement4 on list
  1. Shawn Maurice Vilander, 57 years old
  2. Michelle Howard, 36 years old
  3. Khululiwe Zulu, 30 years old
  4. Sifundo Innocent Thango, 27 years old
National Freedom Party6 on list
  1. Portias Funonjani Chongo, 52 years old
  2. Fikelephi Annelisa Ndebele, 48 years old
  3. Regina Thabile Dlamini, 60 years old
  4. Zamokuhle Qwabe, 26 years old
  5. Thamsanqa Sydney Buthelezi, 63 years old
  6. Zandile Victoria Shabalala, 31 years old
Newcastle and District Residents Forum3 on list
  1. Sizakele Cecilia Miya, 62 years old
  2. Noxolo Hlengiwe Zikhali, 30 years old
  3. Luyanda Mandisa Nene, 25 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Ayanda Zinhle Ndlozi, 26 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Nokuthula Favourite Nene, 41 years old
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Amajuba District council: party lists

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

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Zwelisha Stanley Nxumalo, 35 years old
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African Christian Democratic Party2 on list
  1. Elphas Sibusiso Mabaso, 65 years old
  2. Mcebo Abel Sibeko, 55 years old
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African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko, 22 years old
African National Congress14 on list
  1. Jabulile Cynthia Nightingale Mkhwanazi, 51 years old
  2. Greaterman Mbongiseni Bhekithemba Thwala, 58 years old
  3. Jabu Prisulla Phakathi, 52 years old
  4. Billy Siyabonga Mbokazi, 31 years old
  5. Khethiwe Veronica Sibisi, 41 years old
  6. Nkosingiphile Stephan Hlatshwayo, 43 years old
  7. Thabisile Princess Mkhwanazi, 57 years old
  8. Vusumuzi Clement Ndlovu, 61 years old
  9. Lucky Mohamad Ndlovu, 52 years old
  10. Sindi Ntombikayise Khonjelwayo, 33 years old
  11. Sebenzile Nokukhanya Khoza, 29 years old
  12. Sabelo Mahaye, 32 years old
  13. Busisiwe Thembisile Doreen Langa, 53 years old
  14. Zulukabongi Hebert Madi, 58 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Gcinokuhle Smiling Sibiya, 38 years old
African Transformation Movement23 on list
  1. Abednigo Mfanafuthi Mkhonza, 50 years old
  2. Cynthia Duduzile Mndebele, 54 years old
  3. Nontobeko Thobela Jaca, 31 years old
  4. Goodness Simangele Sobopha, 47 years old
  5. Xolisile Maud Ngwenya, 44 years old
  6. Sifiso Victori Masondo, 57 years old
  7. Thombi Maureen Buthelezi, 51 years old
  8. Sizwe Goodenoph Mtshali, 40 years old
  9. Sibongile Sabbeth Mbele, 53 years old
  10. Jabulani Hezekial Hlongwane, 47 years old
  11. Magonondo Doctor Kubeka, 51 years old
  12. Mandlenkosi Phillemon Ndlangamandla, 67 years old
  13. Nompumelelo Princess Zungu, 41 years old
  14. Phumelelo Ndlovu, 35 years old
  15. Phumulani Oscar Masondo, 47 years old
  16. Tlaleng Diana Radebe, 53 years old
  17. Thembela Msawenkosi Ngcobo, 40 years old
  18. Nonhlanhla Mdlalose, 21 years old
  19. Ntombizonke Aziza Nyembe, 33 years old
  20. Thobelani Alphious Ngwenya, 40 years old
  21. Elias Jilasi, 60 years old
  22. Nkululeko Dlamini, 35 years old
  23. Piet Mandla Mbatha, 56 years old
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African United Party4 on list
  1. Bheki Wiseman Theophilus Msibi, 49 years old
  2. Khanyisile Grace Khanyi, 33 years old
  3. Thuthukane Nsindiso Ndawonde, 40 years old
  4. Michael Sfiso Mabaso, 40 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Mthunzi Percy Tshabalala, 44 years old
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Amandla Awethu Movement1 on list
  1. Victoria Fikile Hadebe, 42 years old
Bumbana Mzansi1 on list
  1. Malibongwe Ndlovu, 20 years old
Community Freedom Party10 on list
  1. Sibusiso Elijah Myaka, 49 years old
  2. Siyabonga Delmore Msibi, 43 years old
  3. Shiyezakhe Shange, 52 years old
  4. Simphiwe Chriswell Kubheka, 38 years old
  5. Reiny Nomvula Mthembu, 57 years old
  6. Lucille Lehman, 35 years old
  7. Thabiso Mduduzi Matekane, 46 years old
  8. Mbuyiseni Happy Zwane, 47 years old
  9. Vuyolwethu Nkosi, 23 years old
  10. James Mduduzi Mahlaba, 53 years old
Democratic Alliance17 on list
  1. Albertus Pieter Meiring, 72 years old
  2. Nickolaas Marthinus Dekker, 65 years old
  3. Muziwensizwa Stanley Ndlovu, 47 years old
  4. Elijah Sipho Kunene, 66 years old
  5. Elizabeth Johanna Cecelia Cronjé, 61 years old
  6. Mirriam Duduzile Makhaza, 63 years old
  7. Nonhlanhla Cynthia Dube, 55 years old
  8. Philani Shange, 32 years old
  9. Cebisile Queeneth Nkwanyana, 29 years old
  10. Sfiso Vincent Mbatha, 40 years old
  11. Sandile Penuel Dladla, 37 years old
  12. Richard Nkosinathi Ngcobo, 58 years old
  13. André Cronjé, 72 years old
  14. Thandeka Cathrinah Nxumalo, 30 years old
  15. Irene Khulu, 63 years old
  16. Lizzy Nelisiwe Ngema, 65 years old
  17. Thulane William Buthelezi, 48 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Mongezi Wellbeloved Twala, 40 years old
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Independent Alliance1 on list
  1. Experience Senzeni Ndawo, 53 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party7 on list
  1. Thembelihle Elvis Mthembu, 38 years old
  2. Siphamandla Obert Zulu, 61 years old
  3. Priscilia Xoli Qwabe, 39 years old
  4. Eunice Nonhlanhla Buthelezi, 58 years old
  5. Protas Sakhile Kunene, 43 years old
  6. Petros Mlusi Nkabinde, 43 years old
  7. Sikhumbuzo Clement Gama, 39 years old
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Insika Yesizwe Party6 on list
  1. Emmanuel Vulamandla Ngqulunga, 49 years old
  2. Anna-Maria Nomusa Nolwandle Ngqulunga, 46 years old
  3. Ncamisile Gladys Ndlela, 32 years old
  4. Gabisile Fortunate Vilakazi, 45 years old
  5. Lerato Precorius Morajane, 33 years old
  6. Celimpilo Thulani Mdluli, 47 years old
International Revelation Congress11 on list
  1. Nomthimba Thembelihle Myriches Radebe, 37 years old
  2. Sthembiso Scelo Mbatha, 32 years old
  3. Ntombikayise Philile Mtshali, 34 years old
  4. Nhlanhla Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, 35 years old
  5. Thembi Cynthia Mataka, 43 years old
  6. Tebogo Goodwill Lesala, 38 years old
  7. Mbali Palesa Sarfient Mokoena, 31 years old
  8. Samukelisiwe Zwane, 26 years old
  9. Zamokuhle Boniswa Khoza, 37 years old
  10. Thulisile Zamambo Mkhize, 25 years old
  11. Mthunzi Mthobisi Martin Kubheka, 42 years old
Majuba Progressive Movement20 on list
  1. Meluleki Goodman Duma, 45 years old
  2. Sizwe Osborne Dlamini, 40 years old
  3. Shawn Maurice Vilander, 57 years old
  4. Siphiwe Goodwill Hlophe, 52 years old
  5. Nkosinolwazi Lucas Myeza, 41 years old
  6. Michelle Howard, 36 years old
  7. Mthokozisi Melusi Nkosi, 50 years old
  8. Sanele Abednego Nkosi, 42 years old
  9. Sifundo Innocent Thango, 27 years old
  10. Nomvula Elizabeth Patricia Mthethwa, 32 years old
  11. Tankiso Gift Parkies, 35 years old
  12. Mduduzi Eddie Tshabalala, 35 years old
  13. Samwel Phumlani Myeza, 47 years old
  14. Den Martin Bongani Sithebe, 51 years old
  15. Londiwe Precious Mlambo, 31 years old
  16. Siphiwe Given Kubheka, 43 years old
  17. Abigail Nodumiso Khotha, 34 years old
  18. Lucky Dube, 35 years old
  19. Nosipho Marcia Sibisi, 36 years old
  20. Siyabonga Njabulo Kubheka, 33 years old
National Freedom Party3 on list
  1. Zamokuhle Qwabe, 26 years old
  2. Celimpilo Chongo, 24 years old
  3. Ntombifuthi Sylvia Nkosi, 35 years old
Newcastle and District Residents Forum9 on list
  1. Mkhulu Samuel Mlangeni, 74 years old
  2. Neelchand Dharamprakash Sooknanan Sooknanan, 65 years old
  3. Mandlenkosi Johan Ngwenya, 58 years old
  4. Pragasen Naidoo, 57 years old
  5. Cedric Sifiso Dlamini, 44 years old
  6. Ngwane Swati Dhlamini, 32 years old
  7. Buhle Precious Ntshakala, 33 years old
  8. Mavis Bongiwe Mazibuko, 62 years old
  9. Asha Singh, 64 years old
People's Voice Party2 on list
  1. Balondwe Khethukuthula Majola, 21 years old
  2. Lindiwe Lisah Zwane, 46 years old
Service Delivery Party1 on list
  1. Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi, 28 years old
Sisonke Solidarity Movement5 on list
  1. Bongiwe Sikhakhane, 34 years old
  2. Mfundo Dlamini, 48 years old
  3. Siphiwe Mtshali, 35 years old
  4. Musawenkosi Clermant Sikhakhane, 36 years old
  5. Priscilla Ngwenya, 40 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Bongani David Mkhwanazi, 44 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Fanelesibonge S'Busiso Ngobese, 35 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)6 on list
  1. Adriaan Petrus Wheeler, 73 years old
  2. Halalisa Muthikayise Sibisi, 33 years old
  3. Melusi Shelembe, 38 years old
  4. Gideon Jacobus Linde, 66 years old
  5. Zama Pretty Buthelezi, 44 years old
  6. Dumisani Zondi, 62 years old
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Women and Youth Organisation12 on list
  1. Nomusa Princess Dube, 44 years old
  2. Gugulethu Silindokuhle Vilakazi, 35 years old
  3. Nqobile Sethembile Manyoni, 35 years old
  4. Thandiwe Joyce Ndlovu, 59 years old
  5. Thokozani Ndlovu, 34 years old
  6. Thokozani Wiseman Zikhali, 26 years old
  7. Macia Thoko Maduna, 45 years old
  8. Noluthando Nkosi, 27 years old
  9. Nomfundo Valencia Sibiya, 35 years old
  10. Zodwa Maria Hlengwa, 52 years old
  11. Zanele Happiness Mbatha, 39 years old
  12. Thandi Joyce Buthelezi, 66 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.