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Makana Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

13 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 Makana? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: ActionSA, 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 · Grahamstown, Alicedale, Carlisle BridgeWard 2 · MakanskopWard 3 · Grahamstown NorthWard 4 · Oatlands, Somerset HeightsWard 5 · Grahamstown, JozaWard 6 · Makana, MakanskopWard 7 · Makanaskop, GrahamstownWard 8 · Grahamstown, MakhandaWard 9 · Fingo, GrahamstownWard 10 · Fingo, HlalaniWard 11 · GrahamstownWard 12 · Grahamstown, Seven FountainsWard 13 · Committees Drift, Farmer Field, Gardeners Gate
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Ward 1 · Grahamstown, Alicedale, Carlisle Bridge

12 candidates

  • Anellisa Mxube, 33 years oldActionSA
  • Phumelele Peter, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nontle Abigail Nobuntu, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Nico André Kock, 46 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mzamo Booysen, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sinokuhle Maqoko, 22 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Athenkosi Bangela, 27 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Joey Etienne Bruintjies, 42 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Vuyokazi Ncula, 41 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 2 · Makanskop

12 candidates

  • Buhle Mdoko, 30 years oldActionSA
  • Bekithemba Mabona, 36 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Velile Pantsi, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sivuyile Twatwa, 24 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thembela Gqasana, 51 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Ntomboxolo Gloria Angel Manyati, 54 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Fungelwa Saam, 55 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Richard Graham Koliti, 36 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Luyolo Andy Nogxabela, 48 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 3 · Grahamstown North

13 candidates

  • Nontsikelelo Avonica Cunge, 36 years oldActionSA
  • Elizabeth Endlene Davies, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Lithe-Tha Veto, 21 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Godfrey Osmund Brockman, 57 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zakhele Wilson Mqweba, 66 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Fezeka Jaunita Kiswa, 35 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Sinoabi Jaqualene Scheepers, 49 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Debbie Shan Kettledas, 40 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Aphiwe Matika, 28 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mziwoxolo Tom, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 4 · Oatlands, Somerset Heights

13 candidates

  • Antoinette Porcha Swartbooi, 52 years oldActionSA
  • Siphosethu Gqodi, 30 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Ayabulela Nani, 29 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Guillym Benno Theron, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thandokuhle Dumela, 27 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Peter William King, 67 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Geoffrey Keith Wystan Embling, 50 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Alton Gregory Jegels, 56 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Vuyani Jacobs, 54 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Wandisile Welcome Xanga, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 5 · Grahamstown, Joza

12 candidates

  • Ntombozuko Jacob, 32 years oldActionSA
  • Amanda Habana, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Siphesihle Siyazi, 33 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Tania Joyce Corner, 55 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolani Theophilus Mvula, 56 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mongezeleli Mkolo, 51 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Mzwandile Sidwell Ncapayi, 58 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Cedric Visagie, 49 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Gideon Mapapu, 68 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 6 · Makana, Makanskop

13 candidates

  • Nomangesi Dude, 60 years oldActionSA
  • Boniswa Sylvia Makasi, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thandiswa Kamana, 51 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luvuyo Rodney Sizani, 57 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Lindile Christopher Kays, 50 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Loyiso Sunne Plaatjie, 32 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Faith Jabulile Nomfundiso Tame, 60 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Asivile Booi, 19 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sixeko Mdoko, 45 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sunspruit Lekonang Tsotetsi, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 7 · Makanaskop, Grahamstown

13 candidates

  • Buhle Mdoko, 30 years oldActionSA
  • Langa Mlungisi Kenneth Matebese, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phumila Chinky Qangule, 63 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Nosipho Qutu, 56 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nosipho Brenda Tshona, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zimkita Zelda Madasi, 42 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Sipho Albany, 72 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Sinazo Mnqayi, 36 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Malungisa Onceya, 28 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mandilake Futa, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 8 · Grahamstown, Makhanda

12 candidates

  • Temba Frank, 38 years oldActionSA
  • Phumza Pamela Lukwe Zondani, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nomahlubi Noveve, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Carolynn Clark, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zukhanye Ngxesha, 25 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Philip Machanick, 69 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Anette Crous, 62 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Tyrone Celvin Goliath, 60 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Nceba Madinda, 48 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 9 · Fingo, Grahamstown

12 candidates

  • Sinazo Ntlokwana, 31 years oldActionSA
  • Ntombekava Sharmaine Ntenteni, 61 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Litha Sizani, 28 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Amos Billy, 59 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nomazwi Monica Diko, 54 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mvuyisi Allen Makina, 50 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Zwelinzima April Somyali, 65 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Mkuseli Mbunge, 44 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Lungelwa Diko, 52 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 10 · Fingo, Hlalani

12 candidates

  • Mzwekhaya Patrick Mka, 42 years oldActionSA
  • Unathi Klaas, 32 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Tembelani Ntshuntshe, 44 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Xolani Gladman Madyo, 54 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nosikhumbuzo Carol Zwane, 60 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zolani Tshobo, 35 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Nkosinathi Ngesi, 63 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Sandisiwe Momoza, 25 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Bongani Christopher Sam, 52 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 11 · Grahamstown

13 candidates

  • Siyanda Yose, 34 years oldActionSA
  • Sakhiwo Zono, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nolukanyo Shirley Pantsi, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sizwe Booi, 39 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nosipho Kalani, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zukiswa Mginywa, 53 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Likhaya Msutwana, 48 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Vuyolwetu Booi, 41 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Siphosethu Ntshoko, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zolelwa Mbaliso, 41 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 12 · Grahamstown, Seven Fountains

13 candidates

  • Zamuxolo Tsana, 44 years oldActionSA
  • Mkhuseli Antoni, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Judith Ngesi, 39 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Lubabalo Lena, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Indiphile Thanduxolo Ralo, 25 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Yonela Tshaka, 23 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sophie Nofemele, 43 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Simpiwe Inako Simthembile Mnyande, 23 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Inganathi Penelope Dial, 28 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Vuyani Jacobs, 54 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Kwezi-Lomso Mpapha, 22 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 13 · Committees Drift, Farmer Field, Gardeners Gate

13 candidates

  • Bulelwa Renah Dude, 57 years oldActionSA
  • Nokulunga Ngxingo, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thandolwetu Nkwinti, 33 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Enathi Ngesi, 40 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thandolwethu Dayimani, 43 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Wandisile Eric Matina, 48 years oldIndependent
  • Anathi Breakfast, 20 years oldMakana Citizens Front
  • Mfundo Tsili, 43 years oldMakana United Civic Movement
  • Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years oldOrganic Humanity Movement
  • Siphesihle Salaze, 21 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mpumelelo Mkosini, 40 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Makana 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.

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Buhle Mdoko, 30 years old
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African National Congress9 on list
  1. Linda Nonawongu Yako, 51 years old
  2. Masonwabe Welcome Jasop, 30 years old
  3. Zanekhaya Andile Hoyi, 41 years old
  4. Mzobanzi Nkwentsha, 29 years old
  5. Thandolwethu Innocent Vayo, 41 years old
  6. Gcobisa Brenda Mene, 40 years old
  7. Nomawethu Precious Ndibaza, 45 years old
  8. Mzukisi William Mali, 58 years old
  9. Nomhle Sonia Gaga, 66 years old
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African Transformation Movement11 on list
  1. Litha Sizani, 28 years old
  2. Velile Pantsi, 50 years old
  3. Nontle Abigail Nobuntu, 35 years old
  4. Nomahlubi Noveve, 31 years old
  5. Thandiswa Kamana, 51 years old
  6. Lithe-Tha Veto, 21 years old
  7. Ayabulela Nani, 29 years old
  8. Phumila Chinky Qangule, 63 years old
  9. Tembelani Ntshuntshe, 44 years old
  10. Nolukanyo Shirley Pantsi, 47 years old
  11. Judith Ngesi, 39 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Sinovuyo Frans, 21 years old
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Democratic Alliance19 on list
  1. Luvuyo Rodney Sizani, 57 years old
  2. Carolynn Clark, 62 years old
  3. Garth Evan Bradfield, 50 years old
  4. Godfrey Osmund Brockman, 57 years old
  5. Elia Robin Jantjies, 52 years old
  6. Enathi Ngesi, 40 years old
  7. Alan David Weyer, 63 years old
  8. Xolani Gladman Madyo, 54 years old
  9. Harry George Porthen, 73 years old
  10. Theo Fredlin Bruintjies, 43 years old
  11. Nosipho Qutu, 56 years old
  12. Guillym Benno Theron, 39 years old
  13. Luleka Collinah Mbenyana, 53 years old
  14. Tania Joyce Corner, 55 years old
  15. Ayanda Christopher Bodla, 55 years old
  16. Sizwe Booi, 39 years old
  17. Nico André Kock, 46 years old
  18. Anna-Maré Fourie, 65 years old
  19. Mohammad Hadayet Ullah, 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 Front3 on list
  1. Lungile Pacifist Reginald Mxube, 58 years old
  2. Philip Machanick, 69 years old
  3. Kungeka Gaynor Mashiane, 66 years old
Makana United Civic Movement24 on list
  1. Nkosinathi Ngesi, 63 years old
  2. Geoffrey Keith Wystan Embling, 50 years old
  3. Phumla Edith Gojela, 62 years old
  4. Leonardus Kruiskamp, 75 years old
  5. Phumzile Adam, 65 years old
  6. Andrew John Bowker, 50 years old
  7. John Charles Mc Connachie, 74 years old
  8. Dittmar Elfried Louis Eichhoff, 67 years old
  9. Benathi Jennifer Khelekethe, 41 years old
  10. Tamsanqa Sobers Ximiya, 66 years old
  11. Nonzwakazi Millicent Manana, 54 years old
  12. Xola Otto Ntshebe, 54 years old
  13. Tumelo Sinaye Yambata, 22 years old
  14. Naledi Pheobe Hopshire, 22 years old
  15. Sonwabise Adam, 22 years old
  16. Sinesipho Zenani, 20 years old
  17. Ntomboxolo Matshoba, 50 years old
  18. Dumakazi Margaret Myemane, 68 years old
  19. Nosiphiwo Evelyn Mani-Ndawonde, 49 years old
  20. Zinobulali Nondlwana, 34 years old
  21. Sizwe Charles Mda, 56 years old
  22. Siphokazi Nosipho Sylvia Njokweni, 63 years old
  23. Christene Ngesi, 36 years old
  24. Nqabayethu Sakhikhaya Thembeka Mcekana, 36 years old
Organic Humanity Movement1 on list
  1. Ian Houston-Mcmillan, 67 years old
Patriotic Alliance13 on list
  1. Brendon Klaase, 41 years old
  2. Jerome Koliti, 40 years old
  3. Amanda Hilpert, 42 years old
  4. Anelisa Annalisa Bentele, 36 years old
  5. Erica Papu, 50 years old
  6. Mayllone Veronica Plaatjes, 55 years old
  7. Britney Farren Visagie, 24 years old
  8. Nadia Kamineth, 36 years old
  9. Stantcia Martins, 28 years old
  10. Laurenchia Cornelia Saterdag, 34 years old
  11. Chad Anderson Prince, 21 years old
  12. Logan Bosman, 33 years old
  13. Wendy Zinquntu, 31 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Bongani Hanise, 42 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)1 on list
  1. Lindsay Stratford Johnson, 60 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.