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Johannes Phumani Phungula 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 Johannes Phumani Phungula? 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 · Madzikane, Amawushe, IxopoWard 2 · Amazizi, Ixopo, MadzikaneWard 3 · VukaniWard 4 · Fairview, Makholweni, Mariathal MissionWard 5 · Amanyuswa, Embo, EhlanzeniWard 6 · IkhwezilokusaWard 7 · Ukuthula, AmanyuswaWard 8 · Ikhwezilokusa, ShiyabanyeWard 9 · Emakhuzeni, MariathalWard 10 · Nhlangwini, Bhidla, MhlabashaneWard 11 · Madzikane, AmawusheWard 12 · Amazizi, Dunge, EmadungeniWard 13 · Umgodi, Emakhuzeni, Highflats TownWard 14 · Nhlangwini, Hlokozi, Nhlalwane
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Ward 1 · Madzikane, Amawushe, Ixopo

10 candidates

  • Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Mnqobi Gerald Mpupa, 40 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Wiseman Mthokozisi Mthethwa, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Nelisiwe Princess Nxasana, 56 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zwelethu Dzanibe, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Protas Mduduzi Dlamini, 48 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Loyiso Blessing Eustace Nyosi, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Duncan Sbusiso Dlamini, 57 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 2 · Amazizi, Ixopo, Madzikane

11 candidates

  • Elihle Alwande Xaba, 18 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Brenda Buntting, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Selephi Gloria Nkonyane, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Patrick Zibuse Biyase, 44 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Kwanele Mazeka, 24 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nkosingiphile Collen Nxele, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zamokwakhe Martin Ngidi, 48 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philile Matilda Mkhize, 36 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Loyiso Blessing Eustace Nyosi, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sibusiso Falakhe Fakude, 41 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 3 · Vukani

12 candidates

  • Sipho Thabane Hlongwa, 34 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Sibusiso Mbatha, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Agrippa Vusumuzi Mdletshe, 54 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nonhlanhla Dlamini, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Amanda Alwande Mbele, 27 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Kwanele Eusabius Ndlovu, 43 years oldIndependent
  • Vincent Musawenkhosi Ngcobo, 51 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontsikelelo Cynthia Cele, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Cyprian Smith, 32 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Victor Thokozani Nene, 56 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 4 · Fairview, Makholweni, Mariathal Mission

10 candidates

  • Sipho Thabane Hlongwa, 34 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Themba Louis Mahlaba, 63 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Zimisele Ortman Chiya, 37 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nonhlanhla Bredget Shezi, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mandlenkosi Ngcobo, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Cyprian Smith, 32 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Emmanuel Thulani Mkhize, 44 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 5 · Amanyuswa, Embo, Ehlanzeni

10 candidates

  • Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Thokozani Alfred Ngcongo, 66 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nokuthula Mkhize, 26 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nongcwele Primrose Cira, 34 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumuzeni Joel Mkhize, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Lungelo Sihle Duma, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Gladys Jabulile Ngcongo, 57 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mthobisi Mngonyama, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sibusiso Hyacinth Msomi, 50 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 6 · Ikhwezilokusa

11 candidates

  • Bongani Maxwell Caluza, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Hlonpile Charity Ngcongo, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Agrippa Vusumuzi Mdletshe, 54 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Florentine Tuina Zondi, 61 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mlamuli Samuel Biyase, 56 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phuthumawi Lucas Mkize, 49 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mthobisi Mngonyama, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Khulekani Welcome Tenza, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 7 · Ukuthula, Amanyuswa

12 candidates

  • Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Thulisile Jeanet Mzolweni, 61 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nombuso Rose Nene, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sibongakonke Mbhele, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sikhumbuzo Samuel Radebe, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Benard Siyabonga Miya, 53 years oldIndependent
  • Nomfundo Dlamini, 32 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sphumelele Wiseman Bob 2000 Duma, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Erick Mazwakhe Bhengu, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 8 · Ikhwezilokusa, Shiyabanye

11 candidates

  • Bongani Maxwell Caluza, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Buyisiwe Promise Zuma, 48 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sithandiwe Ndlovu, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mbuso Simon Mkize, 58 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Philani Kingdom Dlamini, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Njabulo Mutungwa, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mlindeleni Mngwengwe, 27 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Anton Sikhumbuzo Maluleka, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 9 · Emakhuzeni, Mariathal

10 candidates

  • Ayanda Happiness Khambule, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Zwelokuthula Peaceland Shange, 47 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Masixole Siphokazi Khumalo, 21 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nkululeko Freedom Mazeka, 33 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumuzeni Joel Mkhize, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Vuyani Innocent Mkhize, 29 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibusiso Emmanuel Dlamini, 45 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sphumelele Wiseman Bob 2000 Duma, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Kumakwezwe Tu Dlamini, 43 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 10 · Nhlangwini, Bhidla, Mhlabashane

10 candidates

  • Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Samukelisiwe Purity Mthembu, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sonnyboy Zamani Mtolo, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sinenhlanhla Mbhele, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mgcinwa-Inkosi Siyanda Wilbard Mkhize, 38 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontsikelelo Cynthia Cele, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mlindeleni Mngwengwe, 27 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ntuthuko Queen Dlamini, 26 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 11 · Madzikane, Amawushe

9 candidates

  • Bongani Maxwell Caluza, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Lungani Wilson Nyala, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Lindelani Dludlu, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Tholani Fortunate Mungwe, 46 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Khayelihle Eric Kheswa, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nondumiso Princess Mbongwa, 37 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sifiso Zulu, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Eric Sanele Ciya, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 12 · Amazizi, Dunge, Emadungeni

9 candidates

  • Ayanda Happiness Khambule, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Zamokuhle Goodman Biyase, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sonnyboy Zamani Mtolo, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Thamsanqa Cyprian Linda, 33 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sydney Bethwell Mandlenkosi Chiya, 48 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Vukani Innocent Mchunu, 57 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sifiso Zulu, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Andreas Dumisani Gumede, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 13 · Umgodi, Emakhuzeni, Highflats Town

10 candidates

  • Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Sanele Gabriel Dlamini, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Zinelile Miya, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Thamsanqa Cyprian Linda, 33 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sanele Nombika, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nondumiso Nonhle Mkhize, 41 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontsikelelo Cynthia Cele, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Sifiso Zulu, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Andreas Dumisani Gumede, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 14 · Nhlangwini, Hlokozi, Nhlalwane

11 candidates

  • Bongani Maxwell Caluza, 40 years oldActivists Movement of South Africa
  • Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Duduzile Judith Mcunu, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Zibuyile Dlamini, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sizwe Vincent Hlangu, 41 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Busisiwe Rejoice Zulu, 52 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phelelani Prince Chiliza, 46 years oldIndependent
  • Conrad Bonginhlanhla Mjwara, 46 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontsikelelo Cynthia Cele, 32 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mlindeleni Mngwengwe, 27 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Allison Selby Methenjwa Dlungwane, 63 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Johannes Phumani Phungula 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.

Activists Movement of South Africa3 on list
  1. Bongani Maxwell Caluza, 40 years old
  2. Mbuso Sboniso Duma, 31 years old
  3. Ayanda Happiness Khambule, 40 years old
African Independent Congress1 on list
  1. Fika Zamani Mhlongo, 44 years old
African National Congress13 on list
  1. Elizabeth Bathobile Ngubo, 56 years old
  2. Nondyebo Winlove Dladla, 51 years old
  3. Njabulo Brian Dlamini, 35 years old
  4. Nonhlanhla Hotiencia Malimela, 58 years old
  5. Mondli Cosmas Nkontwana, 53 years old
  6. Cynthia Nelisa Ntabeni, 71 years old
  7. Stanley Nkululeko Mzawukhulelwa Chiya, 44 years old
  8. Theodora Thembeka Mkhize, 53 years old
  9. Nompilo Hlengiwe Zaca, 36 years old
  10. Handsome Vuyani Msomi, 39 years old
  11. Desmond Dumisani Kunene, 42 years old
  12. Duduzile Judith Mcunu, 50 years old
  13. Lindokuhle Siphamandla Nicholas Mbele, 36 years old
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African Transformation Movement6 on list
  1. Agrippa Vusumuzi Mdletshe, 54 years old
  2. Sithandiwe Ndlovu, 31 years old
  3. Masixole Siphokazi Khumalo, 21 years old
  4. Nokuthula Mkhize, 26 years old
  5. Nombuso Rose Nene, 31 years old
  6. Selephi Gloria Nkonyane, 49 years old
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Democratic Alliance2 on list
  1. Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years old
  2. Nelisiwe Princess Nxasana, 56 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Busisiwe Rejoice Zulu, 52 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party14 on list
  1. Bongani Angellus Ngcobo, 55 years old
  2. Andile Pius Mbhele, 35 years old
  3. Romanus Bongani Mkhize, 52 years old
  4. S'Lindile Ndlovu, 30 years old
  5. Bongiwe Dlamini, 32 years old
  6. Nontuthuzelo Dlamini, 39 years old
  7. Nicholas Mthandeni Gamede, 62 years old
  8. Nokuzola Fortunate Dlamini, 46 years old
  9. Mngameli President Nsindane, 54 years old
  10. Zethembe Radebe, 37 years old
  11. Sindiswa Daphney Chiya, 43 years old
  12. Vuyiswa Prudance Ndlovu, 27 years old
  13. Lungile Precious Memela, 41 years old
  14. Nonkululeko Phikisile Dlamini, 37 years old
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National Freedom Party3 on list
  1. Mnyamezeli Elivion Mkhize, 61 years old
  2. Philile Matilda Mkhize, 36 years old
  3. Nontsikelelo Cynthia Cele, 32 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Gugulethu Monica Mntambo, 47 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Solokwane Saraficuss Mjuqu, 39 years old
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Harry Gwala District council: party lists

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

African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years old
African Independent Congress3 on list
  1. Vuyiswa Patience Kibi, 55 years old
  2. Christopher Buthelezi, 43 years old
  3. Maneo Veronica Letsela, 62 years old
African National Congress12 on list
  1. Zamokwakhe David Nxumalo, 56 years old
  2. Zinhle Lucky Miya, 60 years old
  3. Raymond Zwelakhe Langa, 55 years old
  4. Noluthando Mhatu, 45 years old
  5. Baby Nontlantla Mathanda, 58 years old
  6. Nomfundo Bridget Mazibuko, 30 years old
  7. Ntuseni Henrietta Maphasa/duma, 57 years old
  8. Mganu Sibongiseni Devilliers Mdunge, 62 years old
  9. Stanley Nkululeko Mzawukhulelwa Chiya, 44 years old
  10. Nobubele Eunice Thabethe, 61 years old
  11. Sydney Ronald Lonwabo Nzimande, 43 years old
  12. Thomas Bongani Nxumalo, 51 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Philani Peter Shange, 43 years old
African Transformation Movement24 on list
  1. Sanele Gceba, 34 years old
  2. Mpho Tecla Mdlozini, 57 years old
  3. Sithandiwe Ndlovu, 31 years old
  4. Moses Mxolisi Shazi, 52 years old
  5. Khayelihle Mrulwa, 44 years old
  6. Edwin Bongile Sothembe, 57 years old
  7. Nokonwaba Wendy Nyamazana, 47 years old
  8. Livingstone Zwelihle Mdlozini, 60 years old
  9. Siphesande Mhlawuli, 30 years old
  10. Nosipho Mayaba, 52 years old
  11. Lusanda Vacubana, 37 years old
  12. Ellias Mnyayiza, 47 years old
  13. Kwanele Andile Mazibuko, 27 years old
  14. Monwabisi Dlamini, 44 years old
  15. Thabiso Zinyani, 32 years old
  16. Samukelisiwe Ngubo, 20 years old
  17. Simphiw Stanford Jwara, 65 years old
  18. Ntokozo Cosmos Mkize, 45 years old
  19. Ncumisa Queen Mhlawuli, 54 years old
  20. Lucas Mbeko Nkanyana, 49 years old
  21. Bongiwe S'Bongile Khambula, 29 years old
  22. Asiphe Mbhele, 25 years old
  23. Monwabisi Mbele, 38 years old
  24. Nomthetho Macey Nonhle Shabalala, 36 years old
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Democratic Alliance9 on list
  1. Mawande Jaku, 32 years old
  2. Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years old
  3. Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years old
  4. Mdumiseni Erick Ndlangisa, 36 years old
  5. Kefuoe Putuma, 55 years old
  6. Dumezweni Richard Ngcamu, 66 years old
  7. Daniel Sibusiso Mkhize, 44 years old
  8. Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years old
  9. Ntokozo Nicholus Menziwa, 47 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Nomvomvo Letticia Khumalo, 55 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party8 on list
  1. Kwanele Samuel Dlamini, 34 years old
  2. Nomasomi Cynthia Langa, 53 years old
  3. Nosipho Bathobile Dlamini, 44 years old
  4. Lucia Zilungile Dzanibe, 47 years old
  5. Lwandiso Ngubane, 32 years old
  6. Sandile Derrick Humphrey Keswa, 68 years old
  7. Ntsindiso Nelsin Mbhele, 38 years old
  8. Eligius Nhlanhla Zondi, 51 years old
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National Freedom Party3 on list
  1. Diliza Mokotong, 48 years old
  2. Ezile Lukhozi, 27 years old
  3. Nontsikelelo Mandobe, 34 years old
Patriotic Alliance1 on list
  1. Zweliphi Hagai Sithole, 63 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Boniswa Dlamini, 36 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Phasumuzi Cosmos Mpanza, 41 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)1 on list
  1. Kaleb Harry Joseph Steenekamp, 24 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.