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Phumelela Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

8 wards · Free State · 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 Phumelela? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: African National Congress, African Transformation Movement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus), Inkatha Freedom Party, Patriotic Alliance, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.

Ward 1 · Zamani, Memel, VredeWard 2 · ThembalihleWard 3 · Vrede, ThembalihleWard 4 · Thembalihle, VredeWard 5 · Warden, Ezenzeleni, GeorgeskraalWard 6 · Ezenzeleni, Ezenzelelni, WardenWard 7 · Ezenzeleni, Vrede, WardenWard 8 · Vrede, Zamani, Cornelia
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Ward 1 · Zamani, Memel, Vrede

12 candidates

  • Nomakhosi Amely Tshabalala, 35 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Sanele Alex Makubo, 28 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thabile Traphinah Msimanga, 37 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Christinah Ntombizodwa Tsotetsi, 56 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thoko Priccila Makhubo, 41 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • William John van Rooyen, 66 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thabiso Lucas Moloi, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Jabulani Buthelezi, 40 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Xolisile Constance Ngwenya, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Thabo Alfred Jiyane, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Hendrik Johannes Jacob Coetzee, 68 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 2 · Thembalihle

14 candidates

  • Rami Solomon Shabangu, 36 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
  • Florance Moratuoa Mofokeng, 39 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Monoajoala Meshack Mofokeng, 34 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thabile Traphinah Msimanga, 37 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Kgaribedingata Leah Nyembe, 48 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Jabulane William Tshabalala, 27 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Zinhle Nomasonto Jeniffer Nkutha, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bafana Samuel Dhlamini, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Malifu Eunice Ndhlovu, 29 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Nonhlanhla Brenda Radebe, 40 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Nompi Rose Motsoeneng, 61 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mfanafuthi Phinias Dhladhla, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Jeandré Norman Klemp, 38 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 3 · Vrede, Thembalihle

14 candidates

  • Dora Mavis Selepe, 33 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
  • Mbali Pretty Dlamini, 32 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Tlokotsi John Motaung, 63 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thabile Traphinah Msimanga, 37 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Thabo Samson Ntoeng, 51 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphiwe Izac Nkosi, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mokete Edwin Mokoena, 45 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mita Enie Radebe, 44 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Ndomiso Petros Ngqosini, 75 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mpofana Ndukwana Goodwill Mzizi, 37 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Kgomotso Portia Ndaba, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Fano Innocent Zitha, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Jeandré Norman Klemp, 38 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 4 · Thembalihle, Vrede

14 candidates

  • Manyamalala Enock Makasela, 59 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
  • Masabata Portia Tsotetsi, 31 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Motebang Innocent Mofokeng, 31 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thabile Traphinah Msimanga, 37 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nthabi Anna Tsotetsi, 41 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphiwe Izac Nkosi, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Makgauta Alinah Tsotetsi, 59 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Lineho Sylvia Moloi, 53 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Tshepiso Michael Khanye, 40 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Christof Nshime Molefe, 43 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Thabo Moses Moshoalibe, 49 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mmagauta Eveline Radebe-Selepe, 53 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Jeandré Norman Klemp, 38 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 5 · Warden, Ezenzeleni, Georgeskraal

13 candidates

  • Pinky Nosipho Mabula, 18 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Sabelo Alpheus Dlamini, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Kabelo Jerome Tsotetsi, 35 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nokwaze Tshabalala, 25 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mbali Veronica Mphuthi, 27 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Jabulani Paulus Tshabalala, 28 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Phehello Petrus Motaung, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Machosa Elija Tshabalala, 63 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Victor Thabang Motloung, 48 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Ncamisile Roseline Molongoane, 47 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ntombi Sarah Sibeko, 27 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Johannes Marthunis van Niekerk, 44 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 6 · Ezenzeleni, Ezenzelelni, Warden

13 candidates

  • Mamokete Justinah Khoele, 41 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Jane Mpho Radebe, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Kabelo Jerome Tsotetsi, 35 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Selina Mapule Mollo, 44 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thabo Petros Maleka, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mamohodi Lynette Dhlamini, 56 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thabo Samuel Motaung, 49 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Thabile Sarah Nkala, 27 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sindile Arthur Theodore Ntshingila, 53 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Lucky Victor Mashiloane, 39 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Eric Tshepo Selepe, 33 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Lehlohonolo Samson Chiachill Mohomane, 59 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 7 · Ezenzeleni, Vrede, Warden

13 candidates

  • Nomvula Tabita Molefe, 35 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Vusimuzi Joseph Khumalo, 45 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Kabelo Jerome Tsotetsi, 35 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Thabo Michael Motsoeneng, 39 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Thabo Petros Maleka, 29 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Cornél Stoltz, 47 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Jabulani Amos Msimanga, 51 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Josephine Nkala, 30 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Beauty Mahlaba, 39 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Nomsombuluko Alinah Mazibuko, 36 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sbonelo Patrick Miya, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Jacques van der Merwe, 42 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Ward 8 · Vrede, Zamani, Cornelia

14 candidates

  • Elizabeth Ntombi Zodwa Mlangeni, 53 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
  • Rodomontada Andile Radebe, 32 years oldAfrican Content Movement
  • Tebogo Ngubeni, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Kabelo Jerome Tsotetsi, 35 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Cynthia Nomathemba Masindeni, 46 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siphiwe Izac Nkosi, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ntombifuthi Jeminah Mokoena, 40 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Tediso Philiph Tsotetsi, 56 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Mphihliseng Gloria Mofokeng, 29 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Tsepo Martins Thusi, 34 years oldService Delivery Party
  • Themba Edward Nkomo, 60 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Mlungisi Mcebisi Kunene, 21 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
  • Hermanus Bernadus van Schalkwyk, 30 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)

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Phumelela 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 Content Movement8 on list
  1. Nokwazi Cele, 32 years old
  2. Sarah Beuty Moloi, 32 years old
  3. Roseline Mamotsiari Mofokeng, 31 years old
  4. Siyabonga Shardrak Mabula, 22 years old
  5. Honey Goodness Dhladhla, 46 years old
  6. Sphiwe Andries Tshabalala, 30 years old
  7. Siphamandla Walter Thomas Zwane, 30 years old
  8. Sipho Isaac Radebe, 43 years old
African National Congress7 on list
  1. Vyitah Phindile Mahlaba, 47 years old
  2. Thobile Loraine Radebe, 33 years old
  3. Llementina Lebohang Molefe, 33 years old
  4. Lungile Lua Vilakazi, 47 years old
  5. Thabi Mirriam Makhanye, 30 years old
  6. Mbuyiselwa Dume Kobeni, 54 years old
  7. Babili Ishmael Radebe, 52 years old
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African People's Convention5 on list
  1. Kabelo Jerome Tsotetsi, 35 years old
  2. Thabile Traphinah Msimanga, 37 years old
  3. Lazarus Latelo Molefe, 38 years old
  4. Hlokomelo Amos Tsotetsi, 24 years old
  5. S'Bonelo Mzobanzi Innocent Mnculwane, 23 years old
African Transformation Movement13 on list
  1. Thabo Samson Ntoeng, 51 years old
  2. Nthabi Anna Tsotetsi, 41 years old
  3. Selina Mapule Mollo, 44 years old
  4. Cynthia Nomathemba Masindeni, 46 years old
  5. Naledi Loui Tsotetsi, 24 years old
  6. Christinah Ntombizodwa Tsotetsi, 56 years old
  7. Kgaribedingata Leah Nyembe, 48 years old
  8. Nokwaze Tshabalala, 25 years old
  9. Thabo Michael Motsoeneng, 39 years old
  10. Pontsho Jeinie Tsotetsi, 47 years old
  11. Nomzamo Mlangeni, 37 years old
  12. Thulisile Emely Malinga Tsotetsi, 41 years old
  13. Zodwa Lucia Selepe, 20 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Siphiwe Izac Nkosi, 39 years old
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Democratic Alliance10 on list
  1. William John van Rooyen, 66 years old
  2. Ntombifuthi Jeminah Mokoena, 40 years old
  3. Cornél Stoltz, 47 years old
  4. Marinda Charmain Habig, 26 years old
  5. Anthony Christiaan Scholtz, 73 years old
  6. Zinhle Nomasonto Jeniffer Nkutha, 35 years old
  7. Mokete Edwin Mokoena, 45 years old
  8. Makgauta Alinah Tsotetsi, 59 years old
  9. Jabulani Paulus Tshabalala, 28 years old
  10. Mamohodi Lynette Dhlamini, 56 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Mita Enie Radebe, 44 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party1 on list
  1. Sibongile Cynthia Khena, 42 years old
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Patriotic Alliance8 on list
  1. Ephraim Makhosini Dhlamini, 63 years old
  2. Mphihliseng Gloria Mofokeng, 29 years old
  3. Leputuputu Lukas Khanye, 63 years old
  4. Sithembiso Bongani Ncube, 45 years old
  5. Josephine Nkala, 30 years old
  6. Motlalepula Joseph Twala, 44 years old
  7. Machosa Elija Tshabalala, 63 years old
  8. Sibongile Emmah Mlangeni, 39 years old
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Service Delivery Party1 on list
  1. Khehla Antony Sibeko, 48 years old
South African Communist Party8 on list
  1. Nomsombuluko Alinah Mazibuko, 36 years old
  2. Ncamisile Roseline Molongoane, 47 years old
  3. Lucky Victor Mashiloane, 39 years old
  4. Xolisile Constance Ngwenya, 31 years old
  5. Ouma Lydia Khumalo, 37 years old
  6. Siphiwe Makhanga Zwane, 42 years old
  7. Mampuse Mirriam Mavimbela, 39 years old
  8. Themba Edward Nkomo, 60 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)6 on list
  1. Jeandré Norman Klemp, 38 years old
  2. Hermanus Bernadus van Schalkwyk, 30 years old
  3. Hendrik Johannes Jacob Coetzee, 68 years old
  4. Jacques van der Merwe, 42 years old
  5. Lehlohonolo Samson Chiachill Mohomane, 59 years old
  6. Johannes Marthunis van Niekerk, 44 years old
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Thabo Mofutsanyane District council: party lists

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

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Ntlororo Simon Lethoko, 47 years old
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African Christian Democratic Party6 on list
  1. Thapelo April Ntombela, 60 years old
  2. Puseletso Aurelia Fakude, 57 years old
  3. Jeanett Hopolang Leshoele, 51 years old
  4. Maoba Jeremia Morigihlane, 25 years old
  5. Mabuti Solomon Selepe, 44 years old
  6. Hannelene Mostert, 55 years old
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African Congress for Transformation10 on list
  1. Kgaketla Abram Mokoena, 50 years old
  2. Monyane Isaac Mokoena, 59 years old
  3. Wilson Thabo Ramanamane, 42 years old
  4. Lehlohonolo Likhoele, 38 years old
  5. Qashile Pertunia Mabaso, 42 years old
  6. Sebotsa Esaia Maile, 50 years old
  7. Tankiso Prince Maluleke, 41 years old
  8. Nhlanhla Enoch Zulu, 43 years old
  9. Ketlareng Setlogelo, 26 years old
  10. Retselisitsoe Jacob Sephiri, 58 years old
African Content Movement44 on list
  1. Alex Mahlatsi, 50 years old
  2. Mamoroanyane Christina Mositi, 58 years old
  3. Madillo Adelina Moeketsi, 43 years old
  4. Mbutinyana Daniel Moloi, 48 years old
  5. Nomkhubo Emily Tshabalala, 48 years old
  6. Makausi David Moloi, 64 years old
  7. Dineo Khonkhe, 45 years old
  8. Refilwe Grace Mohapi, 42 years old
  9. Thabo John Motsoeneng, 42 years old
  10. Tsiliso Jacob Makhele, 50 years old
  11. Tshele Abednigo Moloi, 42 years old
  12. Dimakatso Ellen Mokoena, 46 years old
  13. Limakatso Jeminah Maeketsa, 53 years old
  14. Maditse Esther Nhlapo, 52 years old
  15. Mangaka Margaret Mofokeng, 56 years old
  16. Makereke Sarah Mokhotla, 53 years old
  17. Jabulani Dorcus Moloi, 51 years old
  18. Matshidiso Tshabalala, 44 years old
  19. Masentle Constance Selepe, 57 years old
  20. Ntebaleng Emmah Raboroko, 51 years old
  21. Njhoma Lisbeth Mohloki, 39 years old
  22. Matshediso Mokoena, 31 years old
  23. Mahadi Reginah Tsotetsi, 42 years old
  24. Mosa Mokoena, 34 years old
  25. Zodwa Caroline Malakoane, 34 years old
  26. Mamosidi Annah Malape, 34 years old
  27. Tswakae Constance Mokoena, 46 years old
  28. Boitumelo Lakaje, 28 years old
  29. Polo Annah Monareng, 58 years old
  30. Muzi Charles Mbatha, 44 years old
  31. Sibongile Lorraine Tshabalala, 25 years old
  32. Motetesi Bethuel Mofokeng, 49 years old
  33. Morapeli William Rapabi, 32 years old
  34. Mphonyana Margaret Makute, 38 years old
  35. Tseko Daniel Mokoena, 43 years old
  36. Tebello Elisa Motaung, 38 years old
  37. Modiehi Gladys Moloi, 41 years old
  38. Mathulo Lydia Mafelesi, 37 years old
  39. Paliso Tsitso Tsosane, 52 years old
  40. Mafa Andries Miya, 52 years old
  41. Matlakala Calpurnia Rankadi, 44 years old
  42. Dineo Agnes Mokhoali, 36 years old
  43. Pulane Gladys Nkaobehe, 42 years old
  44. Elias Mofokeng, 63 years old
African Heart Congress4 on list
  1. Sentheba Isaac Ramaipato, 57 years old
  2. Nthethe Motaung, 37 years old
  3. Yvone Ditlhare Matlolane, 29 years old
  4. Malefu Tebello Motaung, 28 years old
African Independent Congress1 on list
  1. Emihle Michael Ndziweni, 24 years old
African Movement Congress6 on list
  1. Fortunate Tseko Rapuleng, 41 years old
  2. Ntebaleng Gloria Marotholi, 33 years old
  3. Motsekuwa Mosolode, 34 years old
  4. Abram Isaac Nyenye, 48 years old
  5. Tshidi Victoria Mofokeng, 56 years old
  6. Maletsema Portia Mosia, 47 years old
African National Congress7 on list
  1. Malekula Julia Melato, 59 years old
  2. Phoka Petrus Mofokeng, 54 years old
  3. Mmamama Eunice Tsoene, 59 years old
  4. Mpeyake Daniel Tshabalala, 37 years old
  5. Vangile Bridgette Makhanya, 34 years old
  6. Komane Elias Koalane, 54 years old
  7. Molefi Isaac Sithole, 42 years old
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African People's Movement1 on list
  1. Molesela Edward Motaung, 38 years old
African Transformation Movement33 on list
  1. Katsane Godffrey Katsana, 55 years old
  2. Nkareng Abraham Moloi, 41 years old
  3. Thapelo Alfred Lephondo, 48 years old
  4. Maditaba Yvonne Koro, 45 years old
  5. Selina Mapule Mollo, 44 years old
  6. Lebohang Ernest Jonas, 45 years old
  7. Nomvula Meriam Motsoeneng, 43 years old
  8. Busisiwe Cynthia Moloi, 55 years old
  9. Mochu Jankie Malia, 46 years old
  10. Moalosi Phenuel Moneng, 32 years old
  11. Thokozile Jessey Keiso, 66 years old
  12. Tumo Sylvester Seja, 35 years old
  13. Mamalanga Mavis Pelle, 60 years old
  14. Mamethe Julia Sefo, 47 years old
  15. Tsiu John Mokoena, 55 years old
  16. Mkhulu Petrus Skosana, 51 years old
  17. Disebo Angelinah Motaung, 44 years old
  18. Lerato Francinah Mokoena, 33 years old
  19. Lefu Peter Mokoena, 57 years old
  20. Tshabiso Linah Moloi, 42 years old
  21. Christinah Ntombizodwa Tsotetsi, 56 years old
  22. Kgaribedingata Leah Nyembe, 48 years old
  23. Khitshane Simon Tlhobo, 46 years old
  24. Mpho Maria Rita Mokhethea, 67 years old
  25. Nicosia Ntswaki Matsemela, 61 years old
  26. Lazarus Neho Mosamo, 38 years old
  27. Nnuku Euodia Maine, 56 years old
  28. Oupa Petrus Nzimande, 48 years old
  29. Mojalefa Petros Mokoena, 43 years old
  30. Mkhululi Victor Ndlovu, 31 years old
  31. Thabo Samson Ntoeng, 51 years old
  32. Thabo Anthony Mashinini, 25 years old
  33. Moloi Jim Phali, 46 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Moeti Koos Msimanga, 54 years old
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Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats3 on list
  1. Pheko Isaac Lesibe, 34 years old
  2. Thabo Gregory Mokoena, 31 years old
  3. Rasetoba Adelede Setoba, 36 years old
All Unemployment Labour Alliance1 on list
  1. Andile Zeldah Madlala, 32 years old
Baahi Civic Movement6 on list
  1. Morupuli Nelson Selepe, 43 years old
  2. Naha Hendry Makoti, 42 years old
  3. Motebang Paulos Nchephe, 58 years old
  4. Motswahae Ezekiel Serowe, 49 years old
  5. Manko Sarah Mokoena, 44 years old
  6. Maropeng Judith Mohlekoa, 45 years old
Community First Alliance4 on list
  1. Modise Sebabatso Mofokeng, 40 years old
  2. Mavis Letty Mlotja, 68 years old
  3. Jabulile Confidence Nhlapo, 39 years old
  4. Lino Manuel Quinta, 47 years old
Congress of the People9 on list
  1. Bonakele Mathews Sani, 65 years old
  2. Mahlomola Samuel Manyane, 56 years old
  3. Morongoe Theresia Matsolo, 31 years old
  4. Christina Dimakatso Serutle, 44 years old
  5. Diana Tsobotsi Khomoeasera, 60 years old
  6. Molahlehi Philemon Molupe, 59 years old
  7. Ditshabako Maria Molelekoa, 47 years old
  8. Tlaleng Angela Tseole, 41 years old
  9. Kagiso Alfred Morobi, 52 years old
Democratic Alliance14 on list
  1. Leona Mary Kleynhans, 72 years old
  2. Tselane Grace Nthebe, 31 years old
  3. Anthony Jonathan Hendricks, 54 years old
  4. Marius Daniël Marais, 51 years old
  5. Diphapang Isaac Mofokeng, 41 years old
  6. Malefetsane Berry Hlatshwayo, 59 years old
  7. Moeketsi Petrus Molahlehi, 34 years old
  8. Tlalane Ana Motaung, 46 years old
  9. Bongani Richard Shabalala, 38 years old
  10. Jurgens Johannes Human, 30 years old
  11. Dikeledi Lucy Taetsang, 40 years old
  12. Matefu Thomas Mokoena, 55 years old
  13. Lebohang Jeffrey Moramotse, 28 years old
  14. Tiehoo Kekeletso Goodwill Senokoane, 34 years old
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Dikwankwetla Party of South Africa1 on list
  1. Kati Simon Mokoena, 52 years old
Economic Emancipation Forum11 on list
  1. Madladla Tryphina Malakoane, 63 years old
  2. Ntswaki Emly Mabaso, 50 years old
  3. Puleng Elizabeth Thobisi, 60 years old
  4. Isaac Molisi Mokoatle, 37 years old
  5. Morena Daniel Kgosimere, 43 years old
  6. Rashetane Ezekiel Selepe, 52 years old
  7. Thabo Ephraim Mbambo, 45 years old
  8. Motseki Joseph Leoatle, 68 years old
  9. Molelekwa George Thokoane, 55 years old
  10. Kgotso Abram Motete, 57 years old
  11. Fanie Sam Chabangu, 40 years old
Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Kgotso Kenneth Charlie, 51 years old
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Ekhethu Peoples Party5 on list
  1. Mamosa Phahluli, 21 years old
  2. Teboho David Pejane, 51 years old
  3. Karabo Junior Sempe, 25 years old
  4. Ketseletso Letia Letsoara, 40 years old
  5. Maletsatsi Lydia Zakia, 27 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party1 on list
  1. Nthabiseng Clementina Mbele, 46 years old
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Mapsixteen Civic Movement1 on list
  1. Seatile Lydia Rakoloti, 45 years old
Patriotic Alliance32 on list
  1. Malooase Joyce Seola, 55 years old
  2. Nako Stanley Letsela, 63 years old
  3. Emma Mtholo, 47 years old
  4. Lerato Violet Khomoeasera, 31 years old
  5. Puseletso Monica Mofokeng, 62 years old
  6. Sarah Phindile Ndhlovu, 27 years old
  7. Dikeledi Christinah Mafa, 37 years old
  8. Tsietsi Elias Moloi, 60 years old
  9. Nomvuyo Paula Simelane, 52 years old
  10. Lawrence Mokhele, 50 years old
  11. Mantwa Cassandra Salminah Monareng, 38 years old
  12. Tsheke Abram Matona, 28 years old
  13. Lipuo Jennifer Molatseli, 31 years old
  14. Thabo Vincent Thaele, 24 years old
  15. Bhekumuzi David Nyembe, 48 years old
  16. Seipati Annah Mofokeng, 43 years old
  17. Manini Tebello Juneah Molehe, 44 years old
  18. Tshokolo Joseph Maleka, 29 years old
  19. Leaveil Owen Landy, 42 years old
  20. Leputuputu Lukas Khanye, 63 years old
  21. Victor Seromo Tsoaeli, 44 years old
  22. Manthako Tsie, 31 years old
  23. Moloinyana Frans Moloi, 59 years old
  24. Dean Peter Hurling, 59 years old
  25. Pulane Thercia Mofokeng, 36 years old
  26. Makgabu Anna Molefe, 33 years old
  27. Themba Corvacious Masoka, 38 years old
  28. Morakane Maria Mokone, 54 years old
  29. Mpho Godfrey Masobe, 42 years old
  30. Sethunya Phillemon Matsome, 37 years old
  31. Moitoi Innocentia Motsitsi, 35 years old
  32. Mapaseka Elizabeth Jonas, 31 years old
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Service Delivery Party7 on list
  1. Khehla Antony Sibeko, 48 years old
  2. Nonhlanhla Brenda Radebe, 40 years old
  3. Mpofana Ndukwana Goodwill Mzizi, 37 years old
  4. Christof Nshime Molefe, 43 years old
  5. Victor Thabang Motloung, 48 years old
  6. Sindile Arthur Theodore Ntshingila, 53 years old
  7. Beauty Mahlaba, 39 years old
Setsoto Service Delivery Forum3 on list
  1. Pule Augustinus Mothijoa, 49 years old
  2. Puleng Khathatsi, 40 years old
  3. Mantsitsane Merriam Molefi, 34 years old
South African Communist Party22 on list
  1. Jobere David Makobe, 42 years old
  2. Meshack Motlalepula Semae, 58 years old
  3. Lejone Gabriel Letsoela, 45 years old
  4. Maipato Sylvia Baadjies, 33 years old
  5. Katleho Donald Mothibeli, 25 years old
  6. Matsekiso Eveline Mofokeng, 68 years old
  7. Matsiliso Jeanette Lephatsi, 41 years old
  8. Nomsombuluko Alinah Mazibuko, 36 years old
  9. Oupa Piet Letsatsi, 48 years old
  10. Lebohang Ivy Tsaoane, 32 years old
  11. Fusi Alex Monokoane, 33 years old
  12. Lifa Arthur Mhlambi, 56 years old
  13. Molifi Paulus Mohlabi, 59 years old
  14. Mamatsie Paulina Selisa, 32 years old
  15. Maphoto Elias Macholo, 56 years old
  16. Masopha Johannes Sefatsa, 50 years old
  17. Lara Samuel Molete, 41 years old
  18. Retshilisitsoe Patrick Fihlo, 40 years old
  19. Sabata Andrew Mdakane, 45 years old
  20. Thabo Trevor Kalake, 34 years old
  21. Polo Julia Lebona, 48 years old
  22. Puleng Cicilia Motseare, 58 years old
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South African Royal Kingdoms Organization21 on list
  1. Napo Isaac Letlala, 37 years old
  2. Palesa Gloria Lithebe, 30 years old
  3. Molantoa Justice Mohlomi, 32 years old
  4. Malefu Maria Sethabela, 30 years old
  5. Fikile Elizabeth Sekonyela, 29 years old
  6. Dikeledi Gloria Mapetla, 37 years old
  7. Itumeleng Petunia Modungwa, 31 years old
  8. Tshotleho Peter, 49 years old
  9. Sebongile Gladys Tshabalala, 24 years old
  10. Sepaile Agnes Finger, 32 years old
  11. Katleho Molefi, 19 years old
  12. Macase Osianna Molefi, 58 years old
  13. Tumisane Samuel Tshabangu, 36 years old
  14. Dibuseng Christina Tshabalala, 40 years old
  15. Masabata Mary Mokhele, 67 years old
  16. Lehlohonolo Mokoena, 40 years old
  17. Malefu Maria Mofokeng, 61 years old
  18. Mathato Alice Mokoena, 44 years old
  19. Mpho Innocentia Mokoena, 27 years old
  20. Nomvula Alinah Motaung, 35 years old
  21. Molebedi Isaac Molaba, 46 years old
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Vusimusi William Tshabalala, 49 years old
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United Africans Transformation1 on list
  1. Lefu Albert Moloi, 46 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)26 on list
  1. Michiel Frederik Odendaal, 74 years old
  2. Maria Cornelia Heymans, 45 years old
  3. Elna Bosman, 44 years old
  4. Thomas Barend Victor Rossouw, 36 years old
  5. Hendrik Petrus de Winnaar, 49 years old
  6. Eric Teboho Motloung, 43 years old
  7. Diederik Jacobus Hefer, 65 years old
  8. Charl Kalamer, 51 years old
  9. Willem Hermanus Theunissen, 46 years old
  10. Hendrik Rudolf Liebenberg, 57 years old
  11. Sarah Suzanne Smit, 66 years old
  12. Johannes Hendrik Greyling, 39 years old
  13. Liezl Theunissen, 42 years old
  14. Jeandré Norman Klemp, 38 years old
  15. Jo-Adri Smit, 46 years old
  16. Helena Maria Catharina Muller, 78 years old
  17. Hermanus Bernadus van Schalkwyk, 30 years old
  18. Amanda van der Merwe, 50 years old
  19. Hendrik Johannes Jacob Coetzee, 68 years old
  20. Lehlohonolo Benitus Letooane, 44 years old
  21. Martha Louisa Bosman, 58 years old
  22. Jacques van der Merwe, 42 years old
  23. Nyefolo Joyce Nhlapo, 52 years old
  24. Lehlohonolo Samson Chiachill Mohomane, 59 years old
  25. Hendrik Johannes van der Merwe, 72 years old
  26. Jacob Steyn, 72 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.