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Sakhisizwe Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

9 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 Sakhisizwe? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: African Christian Democratic Party, African National Congress, African Transformation Movement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Patriotic Alliance, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.

Ward 1 · Cengcu Farm, Elliot, MhlwaziWard 2 · Phola Park, VergenoegWard 3 · Sifonondile, Qiba, Cala PassWard 4 · Cala, Cala Reserve, Cala TownWard 5 · CalaWard 6 · Mnxe, Tsengiwe, CalaWard 7 · Askeaton Village, Indwana, Mceula VillageWard 8 · Lower Seplan, Askeaton, ManzimahleWard 9 · Lower Lufuta, Hata Mbeula, Hota
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Ward 1 · Cengcu Farm, Elliot, Mhlwazi

11 candidates

  • William Gerald Tom, 49 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Zamikhaya Juistis Phonoshe, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Felix Ayanda Ndunge, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Bethel Mncedisi Beja, 52 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Nopasika Qandashe, 46 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Akhona Nkasa, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Kene, 50 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Zingisa Ndlelantle Mkabile, 65 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Thelma Mvakwewdlu, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ziyanda Nonxwe-Anyauche, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 2 · Phola Park, Vergenoeg

11 candidates

  • Zukile Patric Mponzo, 41 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Simphiwe Doloni, 54 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Ntutuzelo Bixa, 53 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Bethel Mncedisi Beja, 52 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Laurence Mendu, 53 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Somila Lisa Liza Krakra, 23 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Kene, 50 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Khayalethu William Zinja, 59 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Babalwa Njangwini, 35 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Ziyanda Nonxwe-Anyauche, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 3 · Sifonondile, Qiba, Cala Pass

11 candidates

  • William Gerald Tom, 49 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Butana Patrick Lose, 63 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nomathokazi Tshandu, 31 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mtobeli Silolo, 47 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luzuko Sikade, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Asonele Meyi, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Kene, 50 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Khayalethu William Zinja, 59 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sandile Hanisi, 59 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nolitha Dlangu-Dlangu, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 4 · Cala, Cala Reserve, Cala Town

11 candidates

  • William Gerald Tom, 49 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Ncedisa Miso, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thembeka Dlabazana, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mpilo Nathan Makiwane, 63 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Lungisile Xeketwana, 53 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Luvo Ntlonze, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Kene, 50 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Zingisa Ndlelantle Mkabile, 65 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mabhulwana Xolile Balindlela, 60 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Thandile Mdudumane, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 5 · Cala

11 candidates

  • William Gerald Tom, 49 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Lulama Thulelo, 48 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Zikhona Silvia Ngesi, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Unathi Shologu, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Lennox Nkosinathi Hita, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zola Mayekiso, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Siseko Roseman Somlota, 52 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Mzwandile C Kasana, 59 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Elliot Sakiwo Ngamlana, 60 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Musa Portia Nyeleka, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 6 · Mnxe, Tsengiwe, Cala

11 candidates

  • Zukile Patric Mponzo, 41 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Nokuphumla Stofile, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Fundiswa Tshungu, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Cwayita Matshotyana, 34 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Tolakele Jamjam, 63 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zininzi Mrwetyana-Sondlo, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Phumzile Kene, 50 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Malusi Tengo Dudumashe, 64 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Phumla Xipu, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Akhona Bukani, 45 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 7 · Askeaton Village, Indwana, Mceula Village

11 candidates

  • Zukile Patric Mponzo, 41 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Thobile Mayongo, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Shepstone Ncedani Bawuti, 67 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mtobeli Silolo, 47 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mlondolozi Phaliso, 57 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Monica Nosintu Njila, 54 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Siseko Roseman Somlota, 52 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Mzwandile C Kasana, 59 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sive Gecelo, 34 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lindiwe Sylvia Nomana, 59 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 8 · Lower Seplan, Askeaton, Manzimahle

11 candidates

  • Zukile Patric Mponzo, 41 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Ntobeko Bobozayo, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Luyanda Mboniswa, 48 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siyabulela Ngcibi, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Patience Nolundi Mkhabile, 59 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zamikhaya Leonard Mdlankomo, 57 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Siseko Roseman Somlota, 52 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Malusi Tengo Dudumashe, 64 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Sandile Hanisi, 59 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Luthando Stokwe, 33 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 9 · Lower Lufuta, Hata Mbeula, Hota

12 candidates

  • William Gerald Tom, 49 years oldAfrican Christian Democratic Party
  • Mntuwoxolo Hobson Maranjana, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Nomzamo Londile, 43 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Siyabulela Ngcibi, 42 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Gibson Mzukisi Mazwi, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Thapelo Victor Funo, 44 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Masibulele Carl Hlazo, 39 years oldIndependent
  • Siseko Roseman Somlota, 52 years oldLabour Party of South Africa
  • Khayalethu William Zinja, 59 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years oldPatriotic Alliance
  • Mabhulwana Xolile Balindlela, 60 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Anelisa Yonela Kubalo, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Sakhisizwe 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 Christian Democratic Party2 on list
  1. William Gerald Tom, 49 years old
  2. Zukile Patric Mponzo, 41 years old
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African National Congress7 on list
  1. Mzwamadoda Ngqayimbana, 38 years old
  2. Nomakhwezi Ponoshe-Radzilani, 55 years old
  3. Zikhona Queeny Pakade, 35 years old
  4. Pumelele Mahlombe, 35 years old
  5. Uta Ntsapokazi Ncanisa, 52 years old
  6. Mlamli Sydwell Jentile, 53 years old
  7. Zilindile Alfred Mose, 59 years old
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African Transformation Movement14 on list
  1. Nomzamo Londile, 43 years old
  2. Wellington Mlandeli Kumsha, 69 years old
  3. Sicelo Solani, 51 years old
  4. Ntutuzelo Bixa, 53 years old
  5. Mxolisi John Mseleni, 65 years old
  6. Xolile Xeketwana, 66 years old
  7. Papa Ncisana, 68 years old
  8. Luthando Ponoshe, 31 years old
  9. Bongile Thomas Songelwa, 65 years old
  10. Shepstone Ncedani Bawuti, 67 years old
  11. Sinesipho Thabatha, 24 years old
  12. Pamella Tyhaliti, 49 years old
  13. Bandezwa Molose, 48 years old
  14. Nozuko Menziwa, 56 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Kwadwo Conjwa, 41 years old
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Democratic Alliance10 on list
  1. Tolakele Jamjam, 63 years old
  2. Luzuko Sikade, 44 years old
  3. Nopasika Qandashe, 46 years old
  4. Lungisile Xeketwana, 53 years old
  5. Sbongile Mhletywa, 61 years old
  6. Laurence Mendu, 53 years old
  7. Arnold Thembelani Leve, 38 years old
  8. Monwabisi Jakes Malungisa, 43 years old
  9. Ludwe Leonard Tsoliwe, 64 years old
  10. Xolani Booi, 47 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Thapelo Victor Funo, 44 years old
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Labour Party of South Africa1 on list
  1. Nokuphumla Qampi, 57 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania4 on list
  1. Khayalethu William Zinja, 59 years old
  2. Mzwandile C Kasana, 59 years old
  3. Malusi Tengo Dudumashe, 64 years old
  4. Zingisa Ndlelantle Mkabile, 65 years old
Patriotic Alliance1 on list
  1. Nolusindiso Innocentia Khusela, 45 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Mabhulwana Xolile Balindlela, 60 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Anderson Zukile Mbotoloshi, 60 years old
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Chris Hani District council: party lists

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

ActionSA1 on list
  1. Tsietsi Lucky Kgosimere, 45 years old
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African Christian Democratic Party1 on list
  1. Malusi Sydney Keto, 58 years old
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African Independent Congress9 on list
  1. Mzukisi Siyabonga Nofemele, 42 years old
  2. Mamela Elsie Mtsotso, 52 years old
  3. Welding Swaphi, 63 years old
  4. Notusile Masisa, 90 years old
  5. Sakhephu Nofemele, 68 years old
  6. Nomaliviwe Mlonyeni, 37 years old
  7. Nolusapho Masisa, 52 years old
  8. Lizo Swapi, 22 years old
  9. Luvo Swapi, 33 years old
African Movement Congress3 on list
  1. Mlulami Elias Magwayi, 56 years old
  2. Zoliswa Bunu, 44 years old
  3. Bekeka Cynthia Mketi, 58 years old
African National Congress17 on list
  1. Lusanda Sizani, 45 years old
  2. Nosipho Florence Papiyana, 46 years old
  3. Mbulelo Lancelot Mxhonywa, 58 years old
  4. Ntombazapheli Nkota, 52 years old
  5. Mhlangabezi Mangcotywa, 54 years old
  6. Sphokazi Christina Maratana, 39 years old
  7. Bongeka Nobuntu, 39 years old
  8. Ongama Adonisi, 41 years old
  9. Bongile Artwell Mdyosi, 54 years old
  10. Nobantu Macingwane, 60 years old
  11. Noncedo Phyllis Zonke, 61 years old
  12. Lena Davids, 59 years old
  13. Kanyiswa Florence Mdleleni, 53 years old
  14. Zilindile Alfred Mose, 59 years old
  15. Malibongwe Alfred Fatyela, 61 years old
  16. Sinomtha Lali, 35 years old
  17. Boniswa Elizabeth Ponoshe, 72 years old
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African People First5 on list
  1. Khaya Mhlaba, 59 years old
  2. Azole Mbombela, 31 years old
  3. Sinalo Matabata, 25 years old
  4. Bongiswa Nomnganga, 40 years old
  5. Asanda Dingayo, 40 years old
African Transformation Movement19 on list
  1. Nkosinati Jezile, 71 years old
  2. Zwelijikile David Mbanga, 64 years old
  3. Adelé Natacia Hendricks, 48 years old
  4. Portia Nomabulu Lwana, 64 years old
  5. Riccardo Steven Mc Donald, 53 years old
  6. Sicelo Solani, 51 years old
  7. Mbali Angel Gule, 27 years old
  8. Moses Mbulelo Mlungwana, 47 years old
  9. Nophelo Nteboeng Magwala, 57 years old
  10. Fezekile Ayanda Breakfast, 45 years old
  11. Bulelani Lwam Qowa, 38 years old
  12. Thulani Quiet Mbanga, 31 years old
  13. Mandisi Xhongo, 62 years old
  14. Vuyelwa Gladys Ngxitho, 49 years old
  15. Mizana Letticia Mbijekana, 55 years old
  16. Mlondolozi Hoboyi, 42 years old
  17. Lucia Dyasi, 36 years old
  18. Nomakhaya Mavis Mdaka, 69 years old
  19. Yolanda Dasi, 36 years old
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
  1. Pamella Paraffin, 48 years old
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Al Jama-Ah3 on list
  1. Aphelele Mbalula, 31 years old
  2. Kwanele Mati, 35 years old
  3. Siviwe Dliso, 33 years old
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Democratic Alliance17 on list
  1. Rory Michael John Gailey, 66 years old
  2. Solethu Mtsali, 37 years old
  3. Lunga Cebisa Somikazi Mangcu, 64 years old
  4. Lindy Ann Haggard, 57 years old
  5. Garth Tyrone Titus, 41 years old
  6. Nolufefe Daniel, 54 years old
  7. Kuhle Lalapi, 26 years old
  8. Sakhumzi Mkhunqe, 43 years old
  9. Michael Fumanekile Mthandeki, 73 years old
  10. Laurence Mendu, 53 years old
  11. Pumelele Magazi, 52 years old
  12. Lonwabo Nogilana, 35 years old
  13. Zimbini Thandeka Tokwe, 35 years old
  14. Monde Desha, 38 years old
  15. Robert Wilhelm Venske, 72 years old
  16. Siseko Quincy Maqula, 46 years old
  17. Victoria Noma-Efese Miza, 66 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Luthando Amos, 45 years old
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Hofmeyr Community Development Forum3 on list
  1. Cliford Xola Masumpa, 48 years old
  2. Zuzeka Gloria Manqina, 48 years old
  3. Zamuxolo Zandikwazi Solani, 50 years old
Iliso Labantu Movement for Social Change8 on list
  1. Christopher Zanemvula Deliwe, 69 years old
  2. Apile Sofuthe, 31 years old
  3. Ncedisa Nikani, 56 years old
  4. Snalo Mcaleni, 27 years old
  5. Pozisa Lawrence Ntantala, 55 years old
  6. Aviwe Koni, 31 years old
  7. Neliswa Mbulawa, 28 years old
  8. Tshepo Tyalana, 32 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party1 on list
  1. Nonceba Xhinti, 46 years old
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Patriotic Alliance6 on list
  1. Desiré Evette Blignaut, 63 years old
  2. Everl Jansen, 56 years old
  3. Dudley Vivian Fitz, 66 years old
  4. Mzwandile Manyamalala, 40 years old
  5. Lissinda Mentoor, 48 years old
  6. Nico Nigel Maneveld, 47 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Noncedo Nizmah September-Caba, 67 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Noncedo Phindela, 40 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)5 on list
  1. Johan Eugene Albert Steenkamp, 59 years old
  2. Julia Roberta Osborne Potgieter, 66 years old
  3. Lalase Joseph Maso, 55 years old
  4. John Hendrik du Preez, 61 years old
  5. Christopher Wright, 67 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.