Nkandla 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.
What do the parties plan for Nkandla? 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.
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Ward 1 · Nkandla, Amatshensikazi, Chwezi
10 candidates
- Nombulelo Gloria Mavundla, 40 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nonhlanhla Promise Vilakazi, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- S'Bongakonke Innocent Mchunu, 40 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sikhumbuzo Julius Shange, 54 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Xolani Maxsall Dubazane, 56 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nokubonga Princess Mahaye, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Nonhlanhla Cynthia Jabulile Dlamini, 51 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Zibuyile Happiness Zungu, 56 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Fezile Noël Sikhakhane, 44 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 2 · Mabhuqwini, Bhacane, Chunu
8 candidates
- Nkosiyezwe Sithole, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Lungelo Andile Sithole, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sikhumbuzo Julius Shange, 54 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Kwenzi Nokuthula Mkhize, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Celinhlanhla Nkululeko Mbambo, 34 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Brilliant Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Winnie Zwakele Ngema, 55 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 3 · Ethaleni, Ngaphakathi, Ohlahla
9 candidates
- Mirriam Bonisiwe Elizabeth Ntombela, 62 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nokuphila Samukelisiwe Manqele, 32 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Lungisani Innocent Mabaso, 28 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Senzo Mthalane, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Vincent Tholumuzi Magubane, 57 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Bongi Eunice Khanyile, 40 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nomkelemane Langa, 48 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Siphindile Nompilo Ngema, 44 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 4 · Ekukhanyeni, Ekukhanyeni Traditional Centre, Ngwegweni
9 candidates
- Mthunzi Gift Nxumalo, 40 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mzuvele Ronnie Mazibuko, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Lucky Mcebo Thungo, 40 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mthokozisi Leornard Gasa, 34 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nokulunga Sphesihle Majozi, 35 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Thobani Sibusiso Mngadi, 39 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nonduduzo Nandipha Nxumalo, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Thalente Mbatha, 32 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 5 · Cholwane, Esigcalabeni, KwaNqundu
9 candidates
- Thobekile Prettyrose Mbatha, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Bhekinkosi Charles Mlotshwa, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Zamani Buhlebenkosi Mzimela, 24 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nkululeko Gladman Qwabe, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Siduduzile Thabiso Mpungose, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mandlonke Thuthukani Khanyile, 45 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Phumzile Rolca Dlamini, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Sibusiso Thulani Zulu, 48 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 6 · Mabengela, Mahlayizeni Traditional Centre, Mpungose
9 candidates
- Nkosiyazi Zibukele Majola, 36 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mdumiseni Biyela, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Zamani Buhlebenkosi Mzimela, 24 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sanele Biyela, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Philani Nkosinathi Mpungose, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mandlonke Thuthukani Khanyile, 45 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nkululeko Samora Mpungose, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Senzo Vimbani Biyela, 41 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 7 · Ehlabathini, Emahlathini, Enhlababo
10 candidates
- Seluleko Innocent Sibiya, 26 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Smangele Shangase, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Delisile Mbatha, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thokozani Jerome Mzolo, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nomcebo Prety Sikhakhane, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Mkhuliseni Seluleko Qwabe, 45 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Sukumile Sibongile Khanyile, 50 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Menzi Qwabe, 30 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Bongani Mfihleni Magwaza, 43 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 8 · Qhudeni, Amatshemade, Ekhombe
10 candidates
- Thembi Innocentia Dlamini, 48 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Busani Victor Ndlovu, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Thembokwakhe Michael Ntombela, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thokozani Jerome Mzolo, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nondumiso Ndawonde, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Khethophilayo Petros Ngcobo, 62 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Nelisiwe Nobuhle Mpungose, 44 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nomusa Clearine Gwala, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Nkululeko Muphokuhle Dladla, 35 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 9 · Dina, Enhloshane, Mfongosi
7 candidates
- Siyabonga Tsepo Philani Ngubane, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Bhekinkosi Charles Mlotshwa, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thokozani Jerome Mzolo, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Siphiwe Oscar Majola, 55 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Mhlaba Bhekinkosi Mlangeni, 47 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nakhokonke Freedom Ngubane, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 10 · Amaphuthu Traditional Centre, Amaphuthu, Enkunzebomvu
9 candidates
- Msizi Mercury Khanyile, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mbhekiseni Ntethelelo Shelembe, 48 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Thandazile Sindisiwe Dubazane, 22 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nokuthula Patience Nokubekezela Magubane, 54 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Constance Ningi Madlala, 53 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Siyabonga Brian Mkhize, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Mthobisi Emmanuel Myeza, 42 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 11 · Dlabe, Emazambaneni, Ezintinini
10 candidates
- Bhekumndeni Desmond Mbatha, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Linselihle Wiseman Sikhakhane, 55 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Phakama Langelihle Ntombela, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Andile Ernest Ngubane, 41 years oldIndependent
- Thokozani Bhekuyise Ntombela, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mzikayifani David Shezi, 66 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Lungisani Mnomiya, 33 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Nkanyiso Patric Xulu, 34 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 12 · Dlolwane, Ezimpisini, Godide
8 candidates
- Nkosikhona Qhinga Hlongwana, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mvumeleni Nkosingiphile Ngubane, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Samukelisiwe Zenzile Dladla, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Jacob Sibusiso Sithole, 53 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Bongani Amon Xulu, 68 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Buhlebakhe Akhona Chonco, 42 years oldUmkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation
Ward 13 · Chube, Emthungwini, Etulwane
8 candidates
- Bhekabantu John Magwaza, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mayibongwe Sanelisiwe Buthelezi, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nondumiso Ndawonde, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Sandile Nsele, 41 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Ntozakhe Dubazane, 46 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Swelisu Samkelo Dladla, 30 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 14 · Entolwane, Ezihlabeni, Hhalambu
8 candidates
- Mbongeni Doctor Bhengu, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nonhlanhla Promise Vilakazi, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Sethembile Sizakele Buthelezi, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nkosinathi Nzuza, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Sibongakonke Mkhuliseni Magwaza, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Slinganiso Mlungeleni Bhengu, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Menzi Zuma, 33 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Nkandla 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 Congress12 on list
- Xolisile Thembelani Mdunge, 39 years old
- Nhlanhla Cleopus Gina, 51 years old
- Bonguthando Comfort Mbambo, 40 years old
- Sakhile Nkosikhona Ngobese, 43 years old
- Mbalenhle Zungu, 32 years old
- Bongiwe Nokuphiwa Mhlongo, 51 years old
- Senzelokuhle Melody Ngobese, 31 years old
- Dumisani Bonginkosi Mpungose, 55 years old
- Jabulani Cyril Mchunu, 47 years old
- Nelisiwe Welile Gasa, 56 years old
- Nokukhanya Anna Ntombela, 49 years old
- June-Rose Bonisiwe Ntuli, 45 years old
African Transformation Movement2 on list
- Busani Victor Ndlovu, 47 years old
- Smangele Shangase, 35 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
- Linselihle Wiseman Sikhakhane, 55 years old
Democratic Alliance3 on list
- Zamani Buhlebenkosi Mzimela, 24 years old
- Lucky Mcebo Thungo, 40 years old
- Sipho Sizwe Makhoba, 37 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party14 on list
- Nonhlahla Fortunate Jabulisiwe Nzuza, 57 years old
- Sibusiso Sandelaphi Alliance Sibiya, 55 years old
- Philani Patrick Nkwanyana, 36 years old
- Muzikayise Celimpilo Mpungose, 44 years old
- Nombuso Duduzile Mbatha, 45 years old
- Samkelisiwe Nothando Mbokazi, 45 years old
- Zodwa Tryzer Mabaso, 56 years old
- Nompilo Sarah Mathula, 50 years old
- Sibusiso Blessing Ntuli, 43 years old
- Lesta Bathabile Manyoni, 54 years old
- Nomusa Andile Mkize, 41 years old
- Sibuyisele Ngqulunga, 32 years old
- Cebile Sosibo, 39 years old
- Michael Sikhumbuzo Ntombela, 66 years old
National Freedom Party4 on list
- Mandlonke Thuthukani Khanyile, 45 years old
- Nonhlanhla Cynthia Jabulile Dlamini, 51 years old
- Cabangeni Zibuyisile Khanyile, 64 years old
- Bongi Eunice Khanyile, 40 years old
Umkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation9 on list
- Eric Lindelani Biyela, 38 years old
- Dumisani Emmanuel Ntombela, 52 years old
- Thulile Renorth Zulu, 41 years old
- Sibusiso Thulani Zulu, 48 years old
- Senzo Vimbani Biyela, 41 years old
- Senzeni Lucia Biyela, 33 years old
- Sinakhokonke Zothini Zondi, 25 years old
- Muzokhanyayo Sithembiso Ndlovu, 38 years old
- Muziwenkosi Party Mncube, 53 years old
King Cetshwayo District council: party lists
The third ballot here is for a party on the district council.
African Christian Democratic Party10 on list
- Siboniso Steven Thwala, 69 years old
- Lumka Nyawose, 37 years old
- Mandla Clement Mthiyane, 48 years old
- Zanele Mtetwa, 36 years old
- Wiseman Qaphelani Siyabonga Magwaza, 46 years old
- Bhekumusa Elliot Nxumalo, 64 years old
- Isaac Malentsha Buthelezi, 65 years old
- Bonisiwe Happiness Khambula, 51 years old
- Siphelele Shakes Mhlongo, 42 years old
- Mkhonjwa Cyril Kunene, 48 years old
African Economic Freedom1 on list
- Julias Sbonelo Nzuza, 40 years old
African National Congress19 on list
- Pinkie Philisiwe Cynthia Sibiya-Cele, 57 years old
- Tholinhlanhla Handsome Gwala, 53 years old
- Nompumelelo Thandi Mthiyane, 52 years old
- Mduduzi Gift Mhlongo, 48 years old
- Ngcebo Treasure Mlambo, 36 years old
- Nhlanhla Cleopus Gina, 51 years old
- Nokwanda Hadebe, 33 years old
- Simangaliso Wonder Mgenge, 60 years old
- Fortunate Nelisiwe Mabuyakhulu, 52 years old
- Brian Sihle Bhengu, 52 years old
- Silindile Sithethelele Nkabinde, 40 years old
- Wiseman Linda Ngema, 48 years old
- Musa Mduduzi Cebekhulu, 51 years old
- Nomusa Sithule Madonsela, 52 years old
- Musawenkosi Victor Mchunu, 51 years old
- Sabelo Percival Mhlongo, 36 years old
- Mthokozisi Edward Dlamini, 63 years old
- Nomnotho Ntombikhona Lembede, 39 years old
- Dumsani Joseph Ndimande, 50 years old
African Transformation Movement40 on list
- Erick Mthokozisi Mthembu, 54 years old
- Nkosikhona Welcome Mthethwa, 43 years old
- Ndumiso Mhlongo, 45 years old
- Bonisiwe Agnes Masinga, 61 years old
- Nkosingiphile Luthuli, 31 years old
- Mthumeni Langelihle Biyela, 38 years old
- Patrick Busa Mathaba, 44 years old
- Karabo Phenithi, 27 years old
- Sifiso Aggrey Gcabashe, 68 years old
- Senzosenkosi Peace Dube, 37 years old
- Bheki Themba Gumede, 49 years old
- Mabuyi Bongekile Zulu, 54 years old
- Maureen Bhekisile Ntombela, 57 years old
- Siphosenkosi Zimele Wonderboy Zungu, 19 years old
- Rose Nompumelelo Khumalo, 43 years old
- Sinethemba Pretty-Girl Zungu, 23 years old
- Sibongile Princess Ndlovu, 29 years old
- Sthembile Anele Khanyile, 26 years old
- Nothando Angel Phiri, 26 years old
- Ntandoyenkosi Precious Sithole, 20 years old
- Ntombikeyise Fikile Lizzy Sithole, 58 years old
- Dumoluhle Mashandu Mbatha, 32 years old
- Lwethu Sakhile Mbatha, 23 years old
- Funukwazi Sabelo Cele, 53 years old
- Nosipho Nokuphila Ngwane, 24 years old
- Cabangile Wendy Mthimkhulu, 56 years old
- Thembinkosi Mpangela, 81 years old
- Philani Hopewell Mdlalose, 20 years old
- Nomusa Agrineth Mthimkhulu, 58 years old
- Mandisa Juddy Mthimkhulu, 31 years old
- Fanyana Timothy Ngema, 73 years old
- Lindelani Cyprian Dlamini, 43 years old
- Mika Award Mthiyane, 27 years old
- Joyce Sindi Zulu, 67 years old
- Velenkosini Busiswa Mthethwa, 22 years old
- Sibusisiwe Ntokozo Mthethwa, 25 years old
- Witness Thembekile Mkhize, 70 years old
- Lungelo Vital Mkhize, 30 years old
- Thobekani Nene, 30 years old
- Nozipho Euginia Mthethwa, 57 years old
African-Socio-Economic-Party2 on list
- Nhlakanipho Raymond Khumalo, 56 years old
- Ayanda Ulendie, 36 years old
Congregational Christian Unity3 on list
- Justino Dambi Tembe, 61 years old
- Themba Emmanuel Tembe, 41 years old
- Thulasizwe Muziwenkosi Sibiya, 54 years old
Democratic Alliance11 on list
- Siphesihle Lwandile Magubane, 30 years old
- Sthabelo Nkozenhle Ntshangase, 30 years old
- Mziwakhiwe Mntshali, 38 years old
- Mavis Fikile Mdluli, 69 years old
- Amica Martinique van den Berg, 28 years old
- Sfiso Sonnyboy Mbuyazi, 38 years old
- Nkosinathi Goodman Xulu, 33 years old
- Cullem Basil Pountney, 33 years old
- Ntando Sibusiso Mzimela, 54 years old
- Njabulo Thabethe, 32 years old
- Simphiwe Andile Ayanda Msomi, 24 years old
Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
- Sibusiso Blessing Mthiyane, 51 years old
Independent Alliance1 on list
- Duduzile Maureen Gumede, 44 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party17 on list
- Sikhumbuzo Zephania Dlamini, 67 years old
- Philile Patience Xulu, 39 years old
- Siphesihle Happiness Mkhwanazi, 37 years old
- Falakhe Mndaba, 41 years old
- Mthokozisi Lawrence Mkhize, 38 years old
- Fisokwakhe Bhekinkosi Mathaba, 51 years old
- Sebenzile Ladyfair Xulu, 47 years old
- Busisiwe Zandile Mlambo, 44 years old
- Excellent Mbongiseni Conco, 63 years old
- Innocent Sbusiso Tembe, 42 years old
- Sanele Nomshado Nokuthula Hadebe, 33 years old
- Zama Nokukhanya Khanyile, 32 years old
- Lorraine Ntombikayise Khumalo, 51 years old
- Nontokozo Abigail Ntuli, 56 years old
- Khangelani Isaac Buthelezi, 48 years old
- Ntuthuko Kusaselihle Ngubeni, 37 years old
- Zandile Purity Ncube, 43 years old
National Freedom Party4 on list
- Qaphelani Sibusiso Dlamini, 44 years old
- Mhlonipheni Xolani Vundla, 46 years old
- Mandlonke Thuthukani Khanyile, 45 years old
- Bhekicebo Nhlakanipho Mtshali, 54 years old
Service Delivery Party1 on list
- Mondli Charles Mncwango, 31 years old
Umkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation8 on list
- Ncamsile Sylvia Magwaza, 43 years old
- Dumisani Emmanuel Ntombela, 52 years old
- Ntombizingi Costance Magwaza, 50 years old
- Vamumusa Sbonelo Mdletshe, 33 years old
- Mzonjani Ndlovu, 38 years old
- Blessing Musawenkosi Thusi, 47 years old
- Mzwandile Innocent Biyela, 45 years old
- Sibonginkosi Bright Knowledge Biyela, 58 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)4 on list
- Marinda Kellie, 55 years old
- Jéan Gerber, 51 years old
- Dheena Reddy, 61 years old
- Sifiso Zamokwakhe Mhlongo, 47 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.