Ntabankulu Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026
19 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.
What do the parties plan for Ntabankulu? 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, Patriotic Alliance, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.
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Ward 1 · Ngcolo, Dumsi, Bhunga
8 candidates
- Buseka Mhlangwe, 34 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Lindeka Yandisa Nkongwana, 36 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Msokazi Mguzumbane, 27 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mthetheleli Mvuyo, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Nosikhumbuzo Lucia Kuhle Mdondolo, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Sonwabiso Mazinyo, 65 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 2 · Cibini, Silindini
8 candidates
- Phendule Mbewu, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nolufefe Groom, 37 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Lorna Sikhambani, 21 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Jongisizwe Ndude, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Nosikhumbuzo Lucia Kuhle Mdondolo, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Bangisani Tunzi, 58 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 3 · Isilindini, Dumsi, Dwaku
8 candidates
- Eugene Zwelivumile Joyi, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Xolani Dickson Msindo, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Afika Madikane, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Ncebakazi Nama, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Tembalam Justice Sigwiji, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nkosikhona Cromwell Matyeni, 21 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 4 · Nowalala, Habhu, Mhleleni
8 candidates
- Bambelela Magagasa, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Vuyelwa Mneno, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Zwelidumile Leonard Nofayile, 64 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Tembalam Justice Sigwiji, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Cinga Mvandaba, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 5 · Ngozi, Caba, Cola
8 candidates
- Mvuyisi Mapholoba, 44 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Malwande Soyekwa, 37 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Malamla Siqoloqu, 68 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Tembalam Justice Sigwiji, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Masixole Gogo, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 6 · Msukeni, Zulu, Maqoyini
9 candidates
- Avela Zakhabana, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Zandisile Armstrong Mbiko, 62 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Litha Bova, 61 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Zethu Gogo, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Mthokozisi Lawrence Feketha, 45 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Mamziwakhe Tyhalibhongo, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Ayanda Gogo, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 7 · Nyokweni, Mtukukazi, Tabankulu Village
8 candidates
- Nomzamo Mahlathini, 34 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Oyama Zwelakhe, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nolwandle Malita Mbalekwa, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Xolile Alex Zenzile, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Zondi Mahlezana, 30 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 8 · Ludeke, Bomvini, Dambeni
9 candidates
- Simbongile Nkweba, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Zola Maziyana, 57 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Mzwandile Limosin Mdokwe, 36 years oldCivic Independent
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Ephraim Lubabalo Thunzi, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Xolile Alex Zenzile, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Eric Tembisile Mfunwa, 65 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 9 · Msukeni, Bomvini, Madwakazane
8 candidates
- Siyabonga Menziwa, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Philasande Zanengxolo, 30 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Boy-Boy Nogada, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Mamziwakhe Tyhalibhongo, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Welile Rhafane, 33 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 10 · Mbangweni, Ntabankulu Village
8 candidates
- Mlungisi Knowledge Dinwayo, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Thobani Ashington Mhlana, 63 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Nomfunaneko Ndoyisile, 59 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Monde Mdolo, 55 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Loyiso Mgotywa, 51 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 11 · Mbangweni, Ntlamvini, Dambeni
8 candidates
- Tembalethu Phumile Gusha, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Lonwabo Afreus Ngxiwayizali, 44 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Ziphelele Vava, 25 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mzikayise Gwetyana, 44 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Eric Siphiwo Bunga, 52 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 12 · Mvenyane, Bhonxa, KwaZulu
8 candidates
- Monwabisi Nontuma, 54 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Ntsikelelo Samnguni, 48 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Andisiwe Pama, 35 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sive Bilana, 30 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Avumile Diko, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Mkhanyisi Mkhandaniso, 48 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Tsepo Isaac Mafilika, 34 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 13 · Ngwemnyama, Saphukanduku, Caba
8 candidates
- Sabelo Bakeni, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Bukiwe Mtshubeki, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Avela Mankosi, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nogcina Primrose Mabhunga, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Xolile Alex Zenzile, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Patekile Nyombolo, 28 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 14 · Mjila, Ngwemnyama, Cacadu
9 candidates
- Cebokazi Gloria Cholani, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Sisa Ludebe, 25 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Zakhele Manzi, 53 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Thandolwethu Nose, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nokhanyisa Fadana, 47 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Mamziwakhe Tyhalibhongo, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Veliswa Nodali, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 15 · Lundini, Bakuba, Mzalaneni
8 candidates
- Nontandeko Gantsu, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Thembisa Manyangaza, 40 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nompumelelo Gusha, 50 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Theodore Khayalethu Nyikinya, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 16 · Lwandlana, Ntlamvini, Hlankomo
9 candidates
- Onesimo Nomkhono, 26 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mfuneko Ngwini, 29 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Tandie Madikizela, 36 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Nyanga Sabisa, 65 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sibusiso Bonakele, 49 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Vuyisa Gandela, 58 years oldMasigoduke Peoples Society
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Zameka Madlala, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 17 · Mbongweni, Dedelo, Lokwe
9 candidates
- Thandi Ngeyane, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Ntombivelile Mabuda, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Aseza Swelihashe, 23 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Akhona Ncalithi, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Ntombifikile Njiva, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Zandile Koyana, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 18 · Manzana, Mbhongweni, Gxwaleni
8 candidates
- Bonga Daka, 36 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mlungisi Vane, 36 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Siyolise Nxulu, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Zolisa Towards Nyamela, 28 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Adelaide Nontombi Sifede, 61 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Mkhanyisi Mkhandaniso, 48 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Thembakazi Msuthu, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ward 19 · Bipha, Mfundisweni, Cetshe
10 candidates
- Sonwabile Michael Nomvete, 48 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nomathemba Tsoake, 57 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Portia Mchitwa, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Alungile Msuthu, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Columbus Nyameko Msuthu, 60 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mlungisi Mamfengu, 64 years oldMasigoduke Peoples Society
- Avuyile Zikhayinge, 23 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Lungelo Wilson Ntiyane, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nolwando Noxolo Linganiso, 51 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
Ntabankulu 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 Congress20 on list
- Nomvula Kinase, 47 years old
- Thabisa Lubisi, 42 years old
- Babalwa Ngomani, 46 years old
- Onalo Phikwa, 30 years old
- Nonkululo Sobuthongo, 58 years old
- Ntombekhaya Zakade-Xwayi, 44 years old
- Sophlina Nozamile Ncekana, 56 years old
- Sizeka Matomane, 29 years old
- Faniswa Cordelia Tshaka, 52 years old
- Nozuko Thoko, 43 years old
- Siphokazi Dikane, 38 years old
- Phikiwe Matiballo Mafilika, 61 years old
- Nolitha Mtyana, 46 years old
- Nontandazo Nqeto, 53 years old
- Msindisi Mcunukelwa, 45 years old
- Mzikayise Tshaka, 62 years old
- Ntombizandile Gcaba, 62 years old
- Simbongile Justice Madwakasi, 58 years old
- Pholiswa Mbangwa, 42 years old
- Mziwothando Nqwazi, 52 years old
African Transformation Movement11 on list
- Philasande Zanengxolo, 30 years old
- Esona Mtshiki, 22 years old
- Thobani Ashington Mhlana, 63 years old
- Lonwabo Damane, 38 years old
- Luvuyo Tobo, 46 years old
- Zandisile Armstrong Mbiko, 62 years old
- Xolani Dickson Msindo, 47 years old
- Phinda Mapekula, 38 years old
- Nomathemba Tsoake, 57 years old
- Zukisani Mbiko, 33 years old
- Thembisa Manyangaza, 40 years old
Civic Independent6 on list
- Mzwandile Limosin Mdokwe, 36 years old
- Vuyiswa Mdokhwe, 41 years old
- Zwelethemba Matwana, 37 years old
- Khuthala Ndlavuzo, 36 years old
- Ayanda Mnyani, 27 years old
- Abongile Nomatu, 41 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party3 on list
- Simon Majavu, 68 years old
- Thandile Mavula, 22 years old
- Ntombovuyo Sokanyile, 44 years old
Masigoduke Peoples Society1 on list
- Siphosoxolo Gongqa, 46 years old
Alfred Nzo District council: party lists
The third ballot here is for a party on the district council.
African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
- Nteboheleng Theresia Klaas, 47 years old
African Independent Congress5 on list
- Steven Mahlubanzima Jafta, 57 years old
- Tlotlang Letsekha, 41 years old
- Boyboy Denzil Nqwili, 43 years old
- Mongezeleli William Masimini, 40 years old
- Teboho Erick Kotelana, 37 years old
African National Congress18 on list
- Makhosandile Clifford Mpetshwa, 53 years old
- Damian Crysogonus Nakin, 64 years old
- Mlungisi Wuntu, 49 years old
- Noma-Roma Cornelia Ludidi-Ndabane, 53 years old
- Vuyokazi Matwasa, 52 years old
- Theodora Daniswa Mafumbatha, 58 years old
- Lihle Chalo, 33 years old
- Eunice Nowethu Diko, 60 years old
- Nomvuyo Msokana, 59 years old
- Sonwabile Mngenela, 47 years old
- Sixolile Mehlomakulu, 54 years old
- Babalwa Ngomani, 46 years old
- Rejoice Thandi Nkomo-Khwela, 54 years old
- Boikemesetso Mangobe, 29 years old
- Nolundi Mbele, 50 years old
- Ndanele Guybon Mdzinwa, 65 years old
- Sizeka Matomane, 29 years old
- Lubabalo Ndzoyiya, 34 years old
African Transformation Movement21 on list
- Botani Mhle Mndela, 64 years old
- Zwelixolile Cyprian Njomi, 58 years old
- Christina Thumeka Nonjojo, 54 years old
- Bukelwa Monica Ncanywa, 58 years old
- Nokubonga Mampofu, 63 years old
- Amanda Zinya, 35 years old
- Siyabulela Jojo, 61 years old
- Emmanuel Lungile Lunika, 59 years old
- Philasande Zanengxolo, 30 years old
- Nomtandazo Vivian Bilana, 52 years old
- Phiri Andrias Mahase, 63 years old
- Lawrence Ntebe Rajoale, 62 years old
- Khanyisile Kati, 39 years old
- Nozuko Lillian Xhalabile, 66 years old
- Nomathemba Tsoake, 57 years old
- Zizipho Mandubu, 29 years old
- Nontembiso Eunice Nhassenio, 48 years old
- Linda Wellington Macanda, 65 years old
- Bambelela Justice Jojo, 54 years old
- Nozipho Sinama, 49 years old
- Andisiwe Mbonwa, 27 years old
Civic Independent2 on list
- Linda Nondabula, 47 years old
- Aphiwe Mtshobo, 25 years old
Congress of the People1 on list
- Nosethu Nonjabulo Majenge, 49 years old
Democratic Alliance15 on list
- Moloantoa Charles Motloli, 57 years old
- Archibald Sicelo Mtshengu, 68 years old
- Wonga Bongekile Potwana, 50 years old
- Koliwe Jacqueline Bosman-Moraba, 63 years old
- Ayanda Mahlaba, 42 years old
- Mnikelo Shadrack Gwayi, 52 years old
- Msuthwana Vincent Ntambo, 45 years old
- Ongeziwe Sontsi, 36 years old
- Nomawethu Rosina Nkungu, 42 years old
- Tabisa Gladys Mramba, 41 years old
- Bubele Wilfrid Mangqalaza, 55 years old
- Mothibeli Matthews Moraba, 51 years old
- Andiswa Penelope Sibobi, 44 years old
- Nochumani Gloria Khumalo, 53 years old
- Welile Mthiya, 56 years old
Ekhethu Peoples Party14 on list
- Sindisiwe Jakalase, 25 years old
- Tanduyise Ndara, 46 years old
- Nonkululo Tryphina Dlambewu, 44 years old
- Lizo Benedictus Diko, 53 years old
- Ntombifuthi Ludidi, 40 years old
- Ntombizonke Gumede, 30 years old
- Nonkululeko Skiti, 50 years old
- Parkston Zandisile Mgijima, 62 years old
- Phelisile Vikilahle, 38 years old
- Mafu Peyana, 54 years old
- Zimkhitha Mehlomakulu, 29 years old
- Theodora Bukelwa Mehlomakhulu, 56 years old
- Lizalise Zihle, 39 years old
- Thabiso Marks Dambuza, 43 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party7 on list
- Lungiswa Nqodi, 41 years old
- Sisipho Mvimbi, 26 years old
- Luvuyo Dyubhele, 42 years old
- Ndumiso Aron Yotwana, 55 years old
- Thembalihle Mthithala, 47 years old
- Thandazile Mjokwa, 54 years old
- Linda Mxolisi Mda, 68 years old
Izwi Labahlali Beward4 on list
- Cebo Mninawa Madyibi, 47 years old
- Bongile Tallman Ngqasa, 61 years old
- Naniwe Mzimkhulu, 57 years old
- Isivile Boqwana, 28 years old
Patriotic Alliance9 on list
- Bulelani Michael Tyeni, 42 years old
- Siphamandla Mshumi, 33 years old
- Nombuso Mthwana, 48 years old
- Nande Sineke, 35 years old
- Sibahle Sanelisiwe Thabalaza, 28 years old
- Mavis Nomathamsanqa Nongogo-Ngqoleka, 64 years old
- Herbert Herman Geffery Gobey, 67 years old
- Babalwa Princess Magudu-Nero, 44 years old
- Andile Qunta, 35 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
- Wiseman Vuyo Mdutyana, 37 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.