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Mandeni Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

18 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 Mandeni? 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 · Mandeni, DokodweniWard 2 · Mandeni, MacambiniWard 3 · Mandeni, Macambini, MandiniWard 4 · Hlomendlini, Mandeni, TugelaWard 5 · MandeniWard 6 · Mandeni, MandiniWard 7 · MandeniWard 8 · MandeniWard 9 · Mandeni, Macambini Ta, MangetheWard 10 · MandeniWard 11 · Sithebe, Mandeni, NdulindeWard 12 · MandeniWard 13 · Mandeni, SundumbiliWard 14 · Redhill Section, SundumbiliWard 15 · Bhidla Section, Mandeni, SundumbiliWard 16 · Mandeni, Sikhonyana Ta, Sikhonyane TaWard 17 · Mandeni, Mathonsi TaWard 18 · Mandeni
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Ward 1 · Mandeni, Dokodweni

12 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nombulelo Goodness Mathonsi, 43 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Qaphela Blessing Dube, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Zamokwakhe Emmanuel Shabalala, 42 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Thukakwenzeka Dube, 51 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thokozani Derick Nzuza, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Pretty Thabisile Hadebe, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nokulunga Mbali Dube, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mlungisi Shelembe, 46 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nomfundo Marvellous Dube, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Siyabonga Innocent Shandu, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Abraham Musa Mbonambi, 40 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 2 · Mandeni, Macambini

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nombulelo Goodness Mathonsi, 43 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Phindile Marry Sishi, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sibongiseni Donovan Mthethwa, 36 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Thokozani Derick Nzuza, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker, 49 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mthobisi Innocent Mpanza, 34 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mlungisi Biyela, 46 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Thabiso Nxumalo, 25 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sizakele Mary Ngubande, 38 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Nomfundo Marvellous Dube, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mthokozisi Nduli, 56 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Promise Phumzile Myeni, 55 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 3 · Mandeni, Macambini, Mandini

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Samuel Johannes Mathonsi, 64 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Sipho Patrick Mthembu, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sibusiso Thulani Myeza, 56 years oldAfrican Renaissance Unity
  • Khayakazi Mkhwenkwe, 41 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thembi Reginah Mavimbela, 53 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Tamzyn Kim Loganathan, 31 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mayendrew Moodley, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Vusumuzi Henry Ncanana, 66 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Vusumuzi Goodman Mchunu, 39 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nomfundo Marvellous Dube, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Celokuhle Richard Makhoba, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Siphesihle Freedom Mdaka, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 4 · Hlomendlini, Mandeni, Tugela

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thandeka Precious Ntshanease, 40 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Sipho Thamsanqa Magwaza, 59 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Abraham Makutu Ndlovu, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sboniseni Mhlekiseni Khumalo, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker, 49 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Leornard Mdluli, 50 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Bongani Douglas Dladla, 52 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Bhekinhlanhla Ashex Biyela, 59 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sphumlile Andiswa Mkhize, 23 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Siphamandla Ntando Hlongwa, 34 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nomfundo Marvellous Dube, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Xolani Comfort Msane, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Siphesihle Freedom Mdaka, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 5 · Mandeni

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nontethelelo Msweli, 38 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Bhekisisa Sizanani Goqo, 36 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nduduzo Thobani Mkhabela, 30 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Zinhle Wendy Ndlela, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Pretty Thabisile Hadebe, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zamani Greatorman Zondo, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Cebolenkosi Njabulo Makhoba, 38 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mzwandile Selby Mthembu, 51 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Khulekani Zungu, 23 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Maxwell Sipho Makhoba, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Gladys Aweza Mhlongo, 65 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 6 · Mandeni, Mandini

12 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nontethelelo Msweli, 38 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Zama Michelle Mwandla, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Philani Smanga Mayisa, 39 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mnqobi Victor Zulu, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mthokozisi Siyabonga Vilakazi, 36 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zwelihle Mzothule Linda, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbongeni Sibusiso Mhlongo, 26 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Mbongeni Thembinkosi Cele, 60 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ntokozo Blessing Mkhize, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Kwakhiwe Siboniso Nkwanyana, 23 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 7 · Mandeni

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nombulelo Goodness Mathonsi, 43 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Andreas Tembe, 47 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Priscilla Princess Khumalo, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Erick Thembinkosi Ngcobo, 54 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker, 49 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Muzi Eric Ndwandwe, 48 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Lungani Majority Mbatha, 35 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • France Thabani Mhlongo, 35 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Nombumelelo Cynthia Nxumalo, 45 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Jerome Sibusiso Zibani, 56 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Solomon Thandanani Mabaso, 52 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 8 · Mandeni

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nombulelo Goodness Mathonsi, 43 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Thabani Phiwayinkosi Mdlalose, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Mzwandile Buyani Mthembu, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphelele Mngoma, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumzeni Nelson Mbhele, 48 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sihle Gumede, 34 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sikhumbuzo Godblessing Buthelezi, 49 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Emmanuel Ntuli, 38 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Bongumusa Celumusa Mchunu, 35 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nomfundo Marvellous Dube, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mfanawokuthula Eric Khumalo, 44 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Siphesihle Freedom Mdaka, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 9 · Mandeni, Macambini Ta, Mangethe

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Samuel Johannes Mathonsi, 64 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Sphiwe Thamsanqa Thwala, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Welcome Njabulo Mpanza, 33 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thembi Reginah Mavimbela, 53 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker, 49 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Siyabonga Christopher Mdletshe, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mthobisi Siphamandla Mntambo, 30 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Zinhle Nokuphiwa Thusi, 28 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Msawenkosi Eric Ngema, 51 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • David Sipho Gumede, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Abraham Musa Mbonambi, 40 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 10 · Mandeni

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Samuel Johannes Mathonsi, 64 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Favourite Sindi Dlamini, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thokozani Derick Nzuza, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Simphiwe Bizo Msane, 32 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sithembiso Khanyisani Msweli, 43 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Lindokuhle Siboniso Mhlongo, 30 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Sydney Jabulani Khuzwayo, 66 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nomalungelo Betreace Mhlongo, 34 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Promise Simphiwe Mzolo, 40 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Siphamandla Otty Bongani Makhoba, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Promise Phumzile Myeni, 55 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 11 · Sithebe, Mandeni, Ndulinde

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Samuel Johannes Mathonsi, 64 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Ayanda Andries Ngema, 40 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Fezile Sakhile Sharon Mlambo, 30 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Erick Thembinkosi Ngcobo, 54 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumzeni Nelson Mbhele, 48 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Msizeni Danial Khumalo, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nhlonipho Perfect Mkhwanazi, 48 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Celimpilo Wiseman Mfeka, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nokuthula Nokwazi Ngcobo, 27 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Ziphathele Shadrack Xulu, 50 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Siyabonga Thomas Dubazane, 34 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Solomon Thandanani Mabaso, 52 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 12 · Mandeni

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thandeka Precious Ntshanease, 40 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Mzwakhe Cornwell Mkhaliphi, 47 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Kethiwe Goodness Nxele, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Erick Thembinkosi Ngcobo, 54 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumzeni Nelson Mbhele, 48 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zamile Prudence Dlamini, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Samuel Mandlenkosi Mbonambi, 54 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Mncedisi Wiseman Sibiya, 30 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Lungelo Gift Shandu, 39 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Njabulo Ronald Zikali, 42 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Phindokuhle Maphumulo, 34 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Promise Phumzile Myeni, 55 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 13 · Mandeni, Sundumbili

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thandeka Precious Ntshanease, 40 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Aubrey Sifiso Vilakazi, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Khethokuhle Nothando Nxumalo, 24 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Erick Thembinkosi Ngcobo, 54 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mphumzeni Nelson Mbhele, 48 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sanele Doreen Linda, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sandile Wesly Meyiwa, 35 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Simon Sphamandla Sibisi, 32 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sipho Mduduzi Zulu, 45 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Bongumusa Ntethelelo Cele, 21 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mzwandile Perfect Shabane, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Abraham Musa Mbonambi, 40 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 14 · Redhill Section, Sundumbili

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thandeka Precious Ntshanease, 40 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Mbuyiseni Bhekizenzo Ngidi, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Clement Johannes Shange, 68 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphelele Mngoma, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mthokozisi Siyabonga Vilakazi, 36 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Manqoba Ngema, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zethembile Promise Biyela, 41 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Allison Mgabiseleni Nkosi, 62 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Thuthukani Senzo Shabalala, 43 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Blessing Zenzele Ncube, 34 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sandile Mangete, 41 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Siphesihle Freedom Mdaka, 30 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 15 · Bhidla Section, Mandeni, Sundumbili

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nontethelelo Msweli, 38 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Simphiwe Siphamandla Mdunge, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Ndumiso Kennedy Gumede, 37 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphelele Mngoma, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Pretty Thabisile Hadebe, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Innocent Xolani Mlotshwa, 52 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Muziwandile Lawrence Dlamuka, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nothando Manqele, 35 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Wandile Yunusy Phiri, 37 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Velaphi Moses Nyembe, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Promise Phumzile Myeni, 55 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 16 · Mandeni, Sikhonyana Ta, Sikhonyane Ta

14 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Vernon Nkosinathi Vumisa, 51 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Linda Magwaza, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sabelo Buthelezi, 29 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mnqobi Victor Zulu, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Simphiwe Bizo Msane, 32 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nothando Fortunate Vilakazi, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbongeni Sikhumbuzo Mavundla, 47 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Blessing Sbongiseni Mdletshe, 52 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Prince Nkazimulo Biyela, 40 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Lindokuhle Monwabisi Mkhize, 27 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Cebolenkosi Somandla Ngema, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Solomon Thandanani Mabaso, 52 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 17 · Mandeni, Mathonsi Ta

14 candidates

  • Siyanda Siphesihle Zikhali, 27 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Vernon Nkosinathi Vumisa, 51 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Nkululeko Mnelisi Praise-God Nxumalo, 28 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Tholinhlanhla Sakhile Ngcampalala, 32 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Zinhle Wendy Ndlela, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mthokozisi Siyabonga Vilakazi, 36 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • S'Lungelo Mzwandile Zondo, 27 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Abraham Edward Mthethwa, 63 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Sibusiso Sanele Bhamali, 38 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sindi Lihle Zulu, 27 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Derrick Louter Mngomezulu, 48 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sphelele Knowledge Mkhwanazi, 27 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Gladys Aweza Mhlongo, 65 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Ward 18 · Mandeni

13 candidates

  • Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Vernon Nkosinathi Vumisa, 51 years oldAfrican Independent Congress
  • Audrey Sthembiso Mthiyane, 58 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Joseph Khuzwayo, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Sboniseni Mhlekiseni Khumalo, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mthokozisi Siyabonga Vilakazi, 36 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolani Siya Mthembu, 27 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Malusi Mthokozisi Mathunjwa, 31 years oldIndependent Alliance
  • Nkosiyapha Wiseman Zulu, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mcebo Msizi Xulu, 20 years oldMkhonto Ilembe Party
  • Philile Parcy Nsele, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindani Xhakaza, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Abraham Musa Mbonambi, 40 years oldUnited Christian Democratic Party

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Mandeni 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 Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe, 40 years old
African Independent Congress5 on list
  1. Samuel Johannes Mathonsi, 64 years old
  2. Nombulelo Goodness Mathonsi, 43 years old
  3. Nontethelelo Msweli, 38 years old
  4. Thandeka Precious Ntshanease, 40 years old
  5. Vernon Nkosinathi Vumisa, 51 years old
African National Congress17 on list
  1. S'Busisiwe Zamile Mdletshe, 41 years old
  2. Ayanda Andries Ngema, 40 years old
  3. Phindile Marry Sishi, 53 years old
  4. Nomveliso Nomvete, 59 years old
  5. Nomcebo Tricia Dlamini, 35 years old
  6. Ntombizodwa Florence Ntuli, 60 years old
  7. Makhosazane Promise Patience Zungu, 54 years old
  8. Malindi Virginia Mhlongo, 51 years old
  9. Busisiwe Gloria Khuzwayo, 54 years old
  10. Witness Nokuthula Shezi, 38 years old
  11. Thobani Philani Shandu, 37 years old
  12. Jacob Sikelela Nxumalo, 47 years old
  13. Thabani Phiwayinkosi Mdlalose, 49 years old
  14. Thami Jabulani Zondo, 54 years old
  15. Sifiso Weekend Shandu, 37 years old
  16. Mzwakhe Cornwell Mkhaliphi, 47 years old
  17. Andreas Tembe, 47 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Sibongiseni Donovan Mthethwa, 36 years old
African Transformation Movement18 on list
  1. Philani Smanga Mayisa, 39 years old
  2. Khethiwe Patricia Luthuli, 44 years old
  3. Thukakwenzeka Dube, 51 years old
  4. Cyril Sbongiseni Mthembu, 43 years old
  5. Lorraine Thandazile Gwala, 61 years old
  6. Tholinhlanhla Sakhile Ngcampalala, 32 years old
  7. Khayakazi Mkhwenkwe, 41 years old
  8. Abraham Makutu Ndlovu, 50 years old
  9. Nduduzo Thobani Mkhabela, 30 years old
  10. Priscilla Princess Khumalo, 52 years old
  11. Mzwandile Buyani Mthembu, 47 years old
  12. Welcome Njabulo Mpanza, 33 years old
  13. Fezile Sakhile Sharon Mlambo, 30 years old
  14. Kethiwe Goodness Nxele, 50 years old
  15. Clement Johannes Shange, 68 years old
  16. Ndumiso Kennedy Gumede, 37 years old
  17. Sabelo Buthelezi, 29 years old
  18. Joseph Khuzwayo, 52 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Thembi Reginah Mavimbela, 53 years old
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Democratic Alliance3 on list
  1. Tamzyn Kim Loganathan, 31 years old
  2. Mthokozisi Siyabonga Vilakazi, 36 years old
  3. Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker, 49 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Siyabonga Christopher Mdletshe, 42 years old
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Independent Alliance1 on list
  1. Samuel Mandlenkosi Mbonambi, 54 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party17 on list
  1. Andile Clifford Biyela, 38 years old
  2. Sboniso Mnyandu, 30 years old
  3. Siphiwe Ndlovu, 49 years old
  4. Peaceful Thulile Mathonsi, 35 years old
  5. Emmanuel Khiphinkunzi Dube, 50 years old
  6. Siphiwe Abednego Khumalo, 51 years old
  7. Phumelele Kindness Mpunzana, 46 years old
  8. Bongumusa Adolphus Mchunu, 60 years old
  9. Njabulo Mpanza, 37 years old
  10. Nosipho Sibusile Myeza, 28 years old
  11. Silondiwe Wendy Hlatshwayo, 32 years old
  12. Zimisele Zamokwakhe Nyandeni, 39 years old
  13. Nkululeko Albert Mbokazi, 44 years old
  14. Orescuois Gugu Mdluli, 39 years old
  15. Xolani Mlungisi Buthelezi, 49 years old
  16. Thulani Madida, 39 years old
  17. Mthokozisi Petros Banda, 55 years old
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Mkhonto Ilembe Party2 on list
  1. Mzwandile Selby Mthembu, 51 years old
  2. Bonisiwe Cynthia Phakathi, 44 years old
National Freedom Party11 on list
  1. Mthandeni Excellent Ncube, 47 years old
  2. Lindokuhle Monwabisi Mkhize, 27 years old
  3. Msawenkosi Eric Ngema, 51 years old
  4. Promise Simphiwe Mzolo, 40 years old
  5. Vusumuzi Goodman Mchunu, 39 years old
  6. Blessing Zenzele Ncube, 34 years old
  7. Gugu Patricia Zwane, 54 years old
  8. Derrick Louter Mngomezulu, 48 years old
  9. Siphamandla Ntando Hlongwa, 34 years old
  10. Nombumelelo Cynthia Nxumalo, 45 years old
  11. Ziphathele Shadrack Xulu, 50 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Thembelihle Maureen Nkwanyana, 50 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Mbongeleni Simon Dlamini, 51 years old
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United Christian Democratic Party5 on list
  1. Solomon Thandanani Mabaso, 52 years old
  2. Kwakhiwe Siboniso Nkwanyana, 23 years old
  3. Siphesihle Freedom Mdaka, 30 years old
  4. Gladys Aweza Mhlongo, 65 years old
  5. Abraham Musa Mbonambi, 40 years old

iLembe District council: party lists

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

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Simphiwe Shangase, 41 years old
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Active Citizens Coalition2 on list
  1. Mohamed Rafiek Haniff Saib, 64 years old
  2. Bilal Badat, 45 years old
African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Theresa Triumpha Sithole, 55 years old
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African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Siyanda Siphesihle Zikhali, 27 years old
African Independent Congress2 on list
  1. Bhekani Alfred Msibi, 41 years old
  2. Duduzile Happiness Mthembu, 54 years old
African National Congress15 on list
  1. Thobani Philani Shandu, 37 years old
  2. Hlengiwe Lindiwe Beatrice Makatha, 50 years old
  3. Lucky Reginald Makhathini, 45 years old
  4. Monitha Dolly Shandu, 63 years old
  5. Thandeka Sinenhlanhla Mkhize, 45 years old
  6. Zibuyisile Fortunate Khuzwayo-Dlamini, 62 years old
  7. Siphesihle Basil Zulu, 48 years old
  8. Christian Simphiwe Shange, 43 years old
  9. Sibusiso Welcome Mdabe, 63 years old
  10. Govindammal Govender, 79 years old
  11. Sibongile Florence Ntuli, 58 years old
  12. Skhokho Billy Khambule, 40 years old
  13. Ezrom Bhekani Labani, 49 years old
  14. Allen Sandile Mbonambi, 49 years old
  15. Lindiwe Zikhokhile Shezi, 46 years old
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African Transformation Movement31 on list
  1. Bhekinhlahla Jeremia Mnyandu, 70 years old
  2. Nkosinathi Lawrence Mkhwanazi, 47 years old
  3. Vumile Michael Cukatha, 51 years old
  4. Xolisile Portia Mntambo, 36 years old
  5. Saziso Henry Ndumo, 55 years old
  6. S'Nenhlanhla Shange, 38 years old
  7. Sabelo Christopher Mabaso, 41 years old
  8. Nonkululeko Bazamile Khanyile, 36 years old
  9. Philani Smanga Mayisa, 39 years old
  10. Duduzile Maureen Xulu, 40 years old
  11. Nonzuzo Batata, 54 years old
  12. Khethiwe Patricia Luthuli, 44 years old
  13. Tholinhlanhla Sakhile Ngcampalala, 32 years old
  14. Thukakwenzeka Dube, 51 years old
  15. Thulile Talent Mnyandu, 42 years old
  16. Zwebhukhanya Derrick Thengwayo, 41 years old
  17. Nduduzo Thobani Mkhabela, 30 years old
  18. Abraham Makutu Ndlovu, 50 years old
  19. Khayakazi Mkhwenkwe, 41 years old
  20. Lorraine Thandazile Gwala, 61 years old
  21. Cyril Sbongiseni Mthembu, 43 years old
  22. Joseph Khuzwayo, 52 years old
  23. Sabelo Buthelezi, 29 years old
  24. Ndumiso Kennedy Gumede, 37 years old
  25. Clement Johannes Shange, 68 years old
  26. Kethiwe Goodness Nxele, 50 years old
  27. Fezile Sakhile Sharon Mlambo, 30 years old
  28. Welcome Njabulo Mpanza, 33 years old
  29. Mzwandile Buyani Mthembu, 47 years old
  30. Silindile Nondumiso Nduli, 37 years old
  31. Bongisile Madevana, 42 years old
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Democratic Alliance10 on list
  1. Kathleen Naidoo, 62 years old
  2. Ann Mellany Mc Donnell, 80 years old
  3. Krsna Sing, 31 years old
  4. Nerish Ameer Singh, 41 years old
  5. Narresh Dayawanth, 45 years old
  6. Mnqobi Lancelot Sibiya, 51 years old
  7. Ayabonga Nkanyiso Zwane, 34 years old
  8. Angel Lindiwe Nzama, 43 years old
  9. Siyanda Sibonelo Sibiya, 31 years old
  10. Soloshni Gurusamy, 49 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Thobisile Nkosi, 36 years old
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Independent Alliance1 on list
  1. Phathabakhe Sydney Shezi, 32 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party13 on list
  1. Siboniso Zaba Nyatikazi, 52 years old
  2. Christopher Mbuyiseni Ngcobo, 61 years old
  3. Bongiwe Angel Mzimela, 40 years old
  4. Phumlani Eugene Ngwenya, 46 years old
  5. Ndlelenhle Ndoda Gumede, 41 years old
  6. Sboniso Cosmas Jali, 52 years old
  7. Ningi Penelope Gumede, 59 years old
  8. Sphiwo Phelelani Mathaba, 31 years old
  9. Samukelisiwe Eunice Nxumalo, 26 years old
  10. Nikeziwe Eunice Gumede, 51 years old
  11. Thokozani Ncwane, 32 years old
  12. Cynthia Zandile Ndabandaba, 60 years old
  13. Balungile Precious Ntobela, 49 years old
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KZN Independence1 on list
  1. Mehlwenkosi Hamilton Buthelezi, 61 years old
Mkhonto Ilembe Party2 on list
  1. Bonisiwe Cynthia Phakathi, 44 years old
  2. Mzwandile Selby Mthembu, 51 years old
National Freedom Party5 on list
  1. Musa Michael Sibisi, 49 years old
  2. Sifiso Brian Mthembu, 43 years old
  3. Promise Simphiwe Mzolo, 40 years old
  4. Z'Buyile Mary-Jane Mantengu, 53 years old
  5. Mandlenkosi Innocent Mpanza, 46 years old
Service Delivery Party2 on list
  1. Ebrahim Mahomed Kolia, 50 years old
  2. Waheeda Bux, 50 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Thulani Cleopas Mthethwa, 47 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Khayelihle Blessing Madlala, 34 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)2 on list
  1. Jacomina Christiana Manias, 69 years old
  2. Sharon Jessica Ellen Egersdorfer, 60 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.