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Great Kei Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

7 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 Great Kei? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: African Christian Democratic Party, 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.

Ward 1 · Cintsa Country Club, Cintsa East, MooiplaasWard 2 · Mooiplaas, Bulugha Farm, Cintsa EastWard 3 · Mooiplaas, Diphini, KomgaWard 4 · Mooiplaas, Mooi Plaas, Blue WaterWard 5 · Kei Mouth, Morgan Bay, Haga Haga VillageWard 6 · Komga, Mzomhle, NgwenkalaWard 7 · Siviwe, Coloured Township, Draaibosch
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Ward 1 · Cintsa Country Club, Cintsa East, Mooiplaas

12 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Sipiwo Honey Pakamile, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Alungile Dalibango, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Sharon Struthers-Reilly, 64 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Malusi Pati, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thuletu Dyani, 37 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Khayalethu Johnson Mbuyiselo, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sikelela Malawu, 25 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 2 · Mooiplaas, Bulugha Farm, Cintsa East

12 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Zolani Mzwanele Nzuzo, 60 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Sharné Muriel Jacobs, 46 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Kwanele Dubase, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thobile Seti, 43 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Mlamli Lennox Mdingi, 60 years oldIndependent
  • Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mnand'Afika Bukani, 49 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sinethemba Gola, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 3 · Mooiplaas, Diphini, Komga

11 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Monwabise George Njanya, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Siyabulela Baulisi, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Khotama Makonco, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Albertina Poselani, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Siphokazi Tyebileyo, 48 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Dumisani Bobela, 49 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 4 · Mooiplaas, Mooi Plaas, Blue Water

11 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Mzoli Twani, 48 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Litha Tom, 21 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Felicity Elaine Webber, 65 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Vuyokazi Ncamiso, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nompucuko Charmaine Ngangelizwe-Peter, 57 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mzamo Njekanye, 53 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 5 · Kei Mouth, Morgan Bay, Haga Haga Village

11 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Ndileka Maureen Kantshashe-Tildini, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Lulama Valencia Tildini, 48 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Panajiotaki George Kyriacos, 77 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mzwandile Diniso, 53 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Alex Tshijila, 32 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Agnetha Samantha Smith, 47 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Khayalethu Johnson Mbuyiselo, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 6 · Komga, Mzomhle, Ngwenkala

13 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Nontsikelelo Faleni, 33 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Afrika Knowledge Mpotulo, 37 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Patrick Mc Gowan, 65 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolani Vellem, 52 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Luleka Ndabambi, 51 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Wiver Sinqana, 44 years oldIndependent
  • Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sivuyile David Mzingaye, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Aron Bafana Thebe, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 7 · Siviwe, Coloured Township, Draaibosch

11 candidates

  • Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Mlamli Gavumente, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Mzimasi Sidwell Mgema, 34 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luthando Mtya, 49 years oldArusha Economic Coalition
  • Felicity Elaine Webber, 65 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Malixole Maxwell Eric Matshoba, 43 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Christopher Ndolose, 46 years oldGreat Kei Community Movement
  • Thomas Ralph Crawford, 51 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Zintle Makanda, 28 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Great Kei 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 Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Charles Field Ballantyne, 66 years old
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African National Congress6 on list
  1. Ngenisile Wellington Tekile, 67 years old
  2. Nomonde Dyani, 53 years old
  3. Ntombizanele Princess Mgema, 64 years old
  4. Lunga Tony Plika, 49 years old
  5. Yamkela Mkhohlakali, 34 years old
  6. Brenda Ntombebongo Tshobongwana, 49 years old
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African Transformation Movement11 on list
  1. Afrika Knowledge Mpotulo, 37 years old
  2. Siyabulela Baulisi, 35 years old
  3. Mzimasi Sidwell Mgema, 34 years old
  4. Lulama Ngcawe, 49 years old
  5. Nomonde Alice Mdishwa, 57 years old
  6. Wiseman Ngenisile Dama, 66 years old
  7. Alungile Dalibango, 31 years old
  8. Mbulelo Michael Mbexeshi, 57 years old
  9. Lulama Valencia Tildini, 48 years old
  10. Akhanyile Shwana, 20 years old
  11. Simamkele Patu, 21 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Nyanisa Gqwetani, 39 years old
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Arusha Economic Coalition1 on list
  1. Luthando Mtya, 49 years old
Democratic Alliance5 on list
  1. Sharné Muriel Jacobs, 46 years old
  2. Patrick Mc Gowan, 65 years old
  3. Panajiotaki George Kyriacos, 77 years old
  4. Khotama Makonco, 44 years old
  5. Felicity Elaine Webber, 65 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Malixole Maxwell Eric Matshoba, 43 years old
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Great Kei Community Movement5 on list
  1. Loyiso Dion Tshetsha, 48 years old
  2. Mzimasi Mtalo, 62 years old
  3. Aphila Skiti, 34 years old
  4. Siyabulela Lunathi Maroqo, 36 years old
  5. Thandikhaya Chris Ngomani, 59 years old
Patriotic Alliance3 on list
  1. Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years old
  2. Antoinette Helene Flannigan, 48 years old
  3. Vanessa Lillian van Wyk, 51 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Dumisani Bobela, 49 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Sikelela Malawu, 25 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)1 on list
  1. Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years old
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Amathole District council: party lists

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

African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Sinesipho Sali, 31 years old
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African Democrats11 on list
  1. Mziwamandlake Lindman Jwambi, 71 years old
  2. Sydney Mawethu Mdlulwa, 63 years old
  3. Mnoneleli Mvundlela, 72 years old
  4. Mnoneleli Nkonyeni, 62 years old
  5. Nozibele Tswila, 58 years old
  6. Vuyiswa George, 58 years old
  7. Nomfundo Nonzuzo Theodorine Nonxuba, 64 years old
  8. Noluvuyo Gosani, 43 years old
  9. Nompendulo Khedamile-Hlotywa, 52 years old
  10. Anele Mnyani, 31 years old
  11. Lucky Ntshinga, 51 years old
African Movement Congress4 on list
  1. Noxolo Makalo, 50 years old
  2. Lulama Ntlanganiso, 54 years old
  3. Noncedo Madolo, 39 years old
  4. Ntombekhaya Mlonyeni, 36 years old
African National Congress14 on list
  1. Onke Mgunculu, 42 years old
  2. Abegail Bukelwa Madikane, 63 years old
  3. Fumanekile Phumaphi, 54 years old
  4. Nceba Ndikinda, 58 years old
  5. Nanziwe Rulashe-Nesi, 46 years old
  6. Mziyanda Noqayi, 50 years old
  7. Nondumiso Virginia Mgidlana, 56 years old
  8. Anele Winifred Ntsangani, 55 years old
  9. Fikiswa Ndaule, 50 years old
  10. Sithembele Michael Zuka, 47 years old
  11. Monica Qaba, 52 years old
  12. Olwetu Mazamisa, 32 years old
  13. Nkululeko Glorious Phikela, 62 years old
  14. Tabisa Cynthia Nthabiseng Mamkeli, 38 years old
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African Transformation Movement14 on list
  1. Xangani Right Funani, 57 years old
  2. Wezile Mgidlana, 52 years old
  3. Sibongile Sisusa, 47 years old
  4. Pumzile Tima, 75 years old
  5. Noluthando Ngumbela, 35 years old
  6. Vuyelwa Makubalo Mxokozeli, 64 years old
  7. Siyanda Jank Qoso, 40 years old
  8. Nyameka Mongezi, 46 years old
  9. Kwanele Macakela, 58 years old
  10. Richard Mzwamadoda Sitela, 62 years old
  11. Celiwe Gladys Njoloza, 40 years old
  12. Karius Combo, 60 years old
  13. Noloyiso Vincentia Mafuya, 60 years old
  14. Mbulelo Michael Mbexeshi, 57 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Mnikelo Tempile Siwisa, 53 years old
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Al Jama-Ah1 on list
  1. Bantsundu Jakalashe, 42 years old
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Batho Pele Movement11 on list
  1. Neliswa Gangathele-Livi, 39 years old
  2. Lulama Louis Mtshazi, 47 years old
  3. Soyisile Mganto, 44 years old
  4. Nofirst Katempemvu, 52 years old
  5. Lukho Saki, 35 years old
  6. Wellington Mpindeli Tyityi, 59 years old
  7. Xolisa Gloria Tose, 36 years old
  8. Andile Aubrey-James Sifile, 58 years old
  9. Nolusindiso Mkunjana, 39 years old
  10. Zingisa Zenzisi, 40 years old
  11. Fuzile Mthuthi, 65 years old
Democratic Alliance5 on list
  1. Cecilia Anne Auld, 72 years old
  2. Robyn Colleen Taylor, 68 years old
  3. Nomawabo Ntolosi, 61 years old
  4. Thulani Dasa, 43 years old
  5. Sandile Helman Bayi, 56 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Asanda Matshobeni, 49 years old
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Great Kei Community Movement5 on list
  1. Nonkosinathi Verezar Mevana-Siswana, 49 years old
  2. Luvuyo Seyisi, 45 years old
  3. Mncedisi Justice Vimbani, 56 years old
  4. Ndafika King Mtyapi, 46 years old
  5. Bulelani Zenani, 41 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party1 on list
  1. Sidwell King, 48 years old
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Pan Africanist Congress of Azania19 on list
  1. Chulile Ncukana, 56 years old
  2. Nomabhele Plaatjie, 55 years old
  3. Maboyisana David Mkhwezo, 62 years old
  4. Manelisi Mampana, 55 years old
  5. Siyabonga Tolbadi, 42 years old
  6. Nomangwane Mavis Tyekwana, 60 years old
  7. Cabral Misile Stemela, 68 years old
  8. Zanethemba Sihawu, 55 years old
  9. Simamkele Feni Mzondo, 39 years old
  10. Notest Nonkoleko Tshoko, 67 years old
  11. Mphiwe Ndabinjani, 49 years old
  12. Zamindawo David Solontsi, 63 years old
  13. Dumisa Mzondo, 32 years old
  14. Sidima Ndwandwa, 59 years old
  15. Bongiswa Beauty Sigwadi, 41 years old
  16. Thulani Ngubozengwe, 43 years old
  17. Makutsu Jerry Ndikho, 61 years old
  18. Zama Magqabi, 56 years old
  19. Sinazo Gogela, 36 years old
Patriotic Alliance3 on list
  1. Sylvia Nomawethu Bangani, 50 years old
  2. Aphiwe Mboxela, 35 years old
  3. Leon Dudley Darries, 58 years old
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Phakama Adelaide Movement8 on list
  1. Bantu Odwa Moyo, 44 years old
  2. Mzolisi Donavan Bana, 51 years old
  3. Norman Stowman, 69 years old
  4. Ululutho Sono, 24 years old
  5. Ntombozuko Ngxelo, 46 years old
  6. Elizabeth Isabella Olivier-Rigney, 55 years old
  7. Tulani Tambo, 45 years old
  8. Wellington Tanduxolo Jara, 48 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Goodman Sipelele Mateta, 66 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Constance Nomakhosazana Nono, 69 years old
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United Democratic Movement1 on list
  1. Nomthandazo Vera Solwandle, 60 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)2 on list
  1. Sydney Frank Miles, 75 years old
  2. Alta-Marie Payne, 68 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.