Tswelopele 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.
What do the parties plan for Tswelopele? 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), Patriotic Alliance, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.
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Ward 1 · Koperasie Section, Phahameng, Rdp Section
9 candidates
- Thipenyane Andrew Makatu, 60 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Timothy Mthandazo Lefera, 29 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Paulus Makwaqa Sennanyane, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Ephraim Ntepe Lethoko, 53 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Molemo Moris Ramabele, 21 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Tieho Alex Moahludi, 36 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Tembeni David Cisani, 57 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Vuyo Percy Mbalula, 22 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 2 · Phahameng, Builtfontein, Maoba Park Section
10 candidates
- Vuyisile Jim Qasha, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Edwin Boitumelo Segalo, 34 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Alfred Sekonyela Matlakala, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thaini Samuel Mbalula, 22 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Teboho Alec Soaisa, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Moalahi William Shuping, 47 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Teboho Johannes Moremi, 31 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Palesa Florah Olifant, 37 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Violet Nthabiseng Montsioa, 34 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 3 · Phahameng
12 candidates
- Tsholofelo Rantsaila, 32 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
- Tshepiso Goodenough Rakometsi, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Thethiwe Maria Julie, 52 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Alfred Sekonyela Matlakala, 50 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thabo Joseph Makhele, 40 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Anthia Jutina, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Majolo Jacob Makoaba, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Boitumelo Siphelele Mohapi, 37 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Maena Martha Nonzaba, 24 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Tjabane Tjabane, 31 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Palakazi Lydia Muhammad, 59 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 4 · Bultfontein, Kgotha Section, Phahameng
11 candidates
- Vuyisile Isaac Mehlwana, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Lebohang Sylvester Mokete, 32 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Rantsho Johannes Mentjies, 33 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Hendrik Stefanus Smith, 21 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Matshepo Angelina Kraal, 32 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nicolaas Reuben Solane, 54 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Bongani Mike Kombelwayo, 31 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Nomvazo Rebecca Mpinga, 33 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Teboho Kgati, 27 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Sengeni Sam Skhali, 51 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 5 · Bultfontein, Beyersfontein Farm, Doornpan Farm
12 candidates
- Sehume Paul Moalusi, 43 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
- Mamokete Cathrine Modisadihe, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mapuleng Dorothia Vala, 47 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Jostina Mamokete Moshodi, 47 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Tefo Shadrack Tjabane, 64 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Vuyelwa Gladys Chaka, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Phangiso Joseph Tjabane, 64 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Mpho Zali, 40 years oldPatriotic Alliance
- Tembeni David Cisani, 57 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Nontosvane Jeanett Senze, 30 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Mkhangelwa Frans Mabaso, 59 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Irma Botha, 50 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 6 · Tikwana
9 candidates
- Sindile Meshack Jack, 32 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Granny Sophie Kgang, 41 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Mongasi Selina Fudumele-Lecholo, 44 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Moshe Moses Snyer, 61 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mpheng Ignatia Lentsa, 41 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Maena Martha Nonzaba, 24 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Harmaans Laetinyana Blauw, 32 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Mosa Mercy Lekhonthula, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Marelize Kleyn, 35 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 7 · Tikwana, Hoopstad
10 candidates
- Kenyaditswe Emily Monoketsi, 26 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
- Lesego Patson Dikoko, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Vuyisile Victor Godwana, 34 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Ramathosolo Stephen Mphatse, 61 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Louise Evelene Verwey, 49 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Thabo Vincent Motaung, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Palesa Florah Olifant, 37 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Tshepo Mabilo, 31 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Seipati Apaphia Lucher, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Marelize Kleyn, 35 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 8 · Hoopstad, Tikwana, Klippan Farm
10 candidates
- Mbutana Harmans Marini, 38 years oldAfrican Congress for Transformation
- Frans Tangkiso Matsholo, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Thiyeka Paulina Slanta, 50 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Dineka Merriam Wittes, 40 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Mopeli Pule George Motsoeneng, 47 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sylvia Moleboheng Moteane, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Tembeni David Cisani, 57 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Lebohang Henry Moshoeshoe, 25 years oldTikwana Youth Power
- Nonyaka Anna Segopa, 41 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Marelize Kleyn, 35 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Tswelopele 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 Congress8 on list
- Jeanett Mantso Radienyane, 48 years old
- Motshabinyana Welhemina Raseu, 43 years old
- Thipenyane Andrew Makatu, 60 years old
- Tsholofelo Idah Semelo, 29 years old
- Mzonjani Johannes Mgciya, 44 years old
- Sister Jane Maleho, 37 years old
- Vuyisile Jim Qasha, 55 years old
- Tshidi Alina Matlakala, 59 years old
African Transformation Movement11 on list
- Timothy Mthandazo Lefera, 29 years old
- Nthabiseng Balula, 39 years old
- Thethiwe Maria Julie, 52 years old
- Ding Martha Magano, 33 years old
- Koenzekile Petrus Matshili, 64 years old
- Lebohang Sylvester Mokete, 32 years old
- Vuyisile Victor Godwana, 34 years old
- Edwin Boitumelo Segalo, 34 years old
- Mapuleng Dorothia Vala, 47 years old
- Granny Sophie Kgang, 41 years old
- Thiyeka Paulina Slanta, 50 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
- Ramathosolo Stephen Mphatse, 61 years old
Democratic Alliance13 on list
- Louise Evelene Verwey, 49 years old
- Estelle Jacoline Pretorius, 55 years old
- Tefo Shadrack Tjabane, 64 years old
- Hendrik Stefanus Smith, 21 years old
- Mopeli Pule George Motsoeneng, 47 years old
- Thaini Samuel Mbalula, 22 years old
- Seipati Leah Maphale, 39 years old
- Ephraim Ntepe Lethoko, 53 years old
- Zwelixolile Alfred Lewane, 29 years old
- Moshe Moses Snyer, 61 years old
- Thabo Joseph Makhele, 40 years old
- Motsumi Johannes Segopolo, 61 years old
- Monnapule Cornelius Moshodi, 59 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania3 on list
- Tieho Alex Moahludi, 36 years old
- Nicolaas Reuben Solane, 54 years old
- Phangiso Joseph Tjabane, 64 years old
Patriotic Alliance5 on list
- Pitso Elymus Phara, 48 years old
- Lerato Rebecca Stuffet, 29 years old
- Phumla Taylor Matji, 26 years old
- Lingiwe Sylvia Nyenzane, 33 years old
- Nozimanga Lisbeth Kototsa, 51 years old
South African Communist Party3 on list
- Palesa Florah Olifant, 37 years old
- Maena Martha Nonzaba, 24 years old
- Tembeni David Cisani, 57 years old
Tikwana Youth Power16 on list
- Tshepo Mabilo, 31 years old
- Harmaans Laetinyana Blauw, 32 years old
- Lebohang Henry Moshoeshoe, 25 years old
- Mpho Gift Noosi, 28 years old
- Neo Ndakane, 28 years old
- Peter Lebogang Monyaditse, 31 years old
- Joseph Motlalemang Borane, 32 years old
- Funiwe Lena Twana, 26 years old
- Ramphula Zacharia Tsiane, 39 years old
- Kagiso Aubrey Motlhabane, 33 years old
- Motshedisi Maria Radebe, 33 years old
- Thabiso Justilus Tshukudu, 28 years old
- Violet Nthabiseng Montsioa, 34 years old
- Tjabane Tjabane, 31 years old
- Teboho Kgati, 27 years old
- Vuyo Percy Mbalula, 22 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)3 on list
- Marelize Kleyn, 35 years old
- Irma Botha, 50 years old
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years old
Lejweleputswa District council: party lists
The third ballot here is for a party on the district council.
African Christian Democratic Party7 on list
- Wessel Cornelis de Jager, 64 years old
- Kahlolo Samson Mofokeng, 71 years old
- Majoro Jonas Nhlapo, 65 years old
- Nalena Sherley Majolo, 42 years old
- Molefi Elias Molefi, 42 years old
- Lebohang Edgar Phakoe, 44 years old
- Likeleli Joyce Molete, 59 years old
African Congress for Transformation4 on list
- Aaron Motsamai Mokotedi, 62 years old
- Mothe Daniel Molelekoa, 44 years old
- Pheello Victor Nthuba, 47 years old
- Eugene Tshokolo Matome, 32 years old
African Independent Congress1 on list
- Simthembile Maxhela, 20 years old
African Liberation Movement1 on list
- Ntsane Abram Thebe, 49 years old
African Movement Congress3 on list
- Boniwe Lynette Tuswa, 61 years old
- Buhle Mdumbalala, 33 years old
- Dingaa Wiseman Mmeya, 39 years old
African National Congress10 on list
- Phindiwe Philadelphia Maseko, 53 years old
- Mokgethi Reuben Setlhalefo, 31 years old
- Dora Kotzee, 65 years old
- Nomahlubi Yvonne Hlongwane, 70 years old
- Danile Jerence Dikane, 44 years old
- Tsetsana Suzen Bore, 42 years old
- Thanduxolo David Khalipha, 63 years old
- Nteballeng Portia Nkone, 43 years old
- Ncamile Jack Makeleni, 36 years old
- John Senki Mabitla, 57 years old
African Transformation Movement25 on list
- Sello Ernest Tshabangu, 52 years old
- Rantjana David Tau, 54 years old
- Mantoa Sarah Suping, 46 years old
- Ndodomzi Herbert Damane, 65 years old
- Gloria Maletsatsi Vanga, 36 years old
- Tokelo Johannes Marumo, 56 years old
- Timothy Mthandazo Lefera, 29 years old
- Tshireletso Khotseng, 30 years old
- Lesego Amos Setlhare, 45 years old
- Maletsatsi Rosy Sotyato, 60 years old
- Mathlodi Beresita Mdluli, 52 years old
- Sechogo Josias Mooki, 68 years old
- Evelyn Nobengazi Mphongoa, 37 years old
- Mmachabedi Bianca Thabana, 50 years old
- Ding Martha Magano, 33 years old
- Mathafeng Johannes Jaas, 34 years old
- Bongumusa David Mathenjwa, 49 years old
- Zenzile Johannes Mbalula, 40 years old
- Sipho James Sam, 27 years old
- Mangaka Annah Lesale, 27 years old
- Nthabiseng Balula, 39 years old
- Masabata Melamu, 48 years old
- Moliehi Shirley Kutoane, 32 years old
- Sibongile Luciana Kumalo, 22 years old
- Lucas Donny Makhongoana, 54 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
- Mandlenkosi Ezekiel Senxezi, 53 years old
All Citizens Party1 on list
- Teboho Phillip Sethole Sethole, 58 years old
Black and White Society12 on list
- Maphobole Godfrey Maphobole, 44 years old
- Thabo David Pitso, 36 years old
- Sello Azael Ramaebebe, 29 years old
- Rakhakhatsane Peter Diphoko, 42 years old
- Ramogomane Andrew Tsokodibane, 53 years old
- Queence Lerato Sekgapane, 40 years old
- Mothene John Ntsane, 56 years old
- Segalo Piet Mabesa, 52 years old
- Ikarabele Godwin Thebe, 49 years old
- Fransis Mohapi Ntholeng, 41 years old
- Nteboheng Bernice Molise, 42 years old
- Thabang Prinsloo Mohlouoa, 42 years old
Congress of the People3 on list
- Mookho Elisa Nqeobo, 54 years old
- Maditjhatjha David Hlakoane, 43 years old
- Maditaba Olga Mosesane, 46 years old
Democratic Alliance21 on list
- René Steyn, 35 years old
- Zivumile Asavela Fandaleki, 39 years old
- Estelle Dansey, 33 years old
- Dorothy Claudia Doig, 63 years old
- Dean Marco Luke Krügel, 28 years old
- David Christie Ross, 76 years old
- Thabiso William Letlhake, 46 years old
- Andreas Johannes Jacobus Kruger, 52 years old
- Bohlokoana Welhemina Mphafi, 46 years old
- Mahalia Josephine Kose, 45 years old
- Thabang Richard Takalo, 39 years old
- Thabo Abram Mabaso, 29 years old
- Thabo Francois Lenyora, 37 years old
- Koolebogile Mildred Faro, 40 years old
- Nicoh Mmotong, 41 years old
- Nomsa Mary-Jane Putsoenyane, 39 years old
- Abiel Mofokeng Faro, 50 years old
- Miriam Jostinah Jaarsen, 45 years old
- Serame Gilbert Sithole, 52 years old
- Sansporo Jan Mocholotsi, 57 years old
- Ntjantja Anna Mokoena, 54 years old
Economic Emancipation Forum20 on list
- Andile Moses Ngubo, 39 years old
- Gladys Funeka Sand, 60 years old
- Mbuyiselwa Moses Sikhosana, 59 years old
- Zakathe Daniel Sand, 46 years old
- Tahleho Joseph Lebona, 41 years old
- Nozuko Ria Ngcamphalala, 28 years old
- Sekonyela Patrick Sekonyela, 38 years old
- Dieketseng Confidence Mofokeng, 37 years old
- Puseletso Lydia Sebuelo, 43 years old
- Maria Manchabane Tjolo, 34 years old
- Kethibugile Leah Mogorosi, 49 years old
- Luckyboy Motse, 30 years old
- Pule Wesley Majoro, 39 years old
- Molefi Magosi, 31 years old
- Lehlohonolo Elias Khoele, 32 years old
- Anetru Moeketsi Taka, 28 years old
- Justus Msokoli Mbudlela, 36 years old
- Lebohang Lesson Masihlelo, 39 years old
- Dingaan Breda, 25 years old
- Zevuyo Edgar Daweti, 29 years old
Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa2 on list
- Modupe Klaas Lesholi, 58 years old
- Nonhlupheko Selina Dial, 57 years old
Nala Progressive Movement2 on list
- Selinah Moselantja Lebazi, 61 years old
- Tlanganiso Ishmael Masumpa, 73 years old
South African Communist Party30 on list
- Ntombizodwa Veronica Ntakumbana, 52 years old
- Mpho Eliya, 34 years old
- Tebogo Benedict Maja, 55 years old
- Mohau William Tsosane, 52 years old
- Boniswa Betty Mokwena, 62 years old
- Xolisa Nqwiliso, 51 years old
- Siphiwe Cassandra Khalepha, 33 years old
- David Paseka Kwabeni, 51 years old
- Lehlohonolo Andrew Makosholo, 45 years old
- Thabo Joseph Mofokeng, 34 years old
- Philisiwe Ntjoko, 32 years old
- Khangelwa Tsholofelo Mabel Mabusela, 37 years old
- Lesedi Elia Rampeta, 39 years old
- Nthabiseng Cathrine Moshane, 35 years old
- Mothupi Johannes Mokone, 49 years old
- Motshewa Adelina Sefotha, 52 years old
- Bomikazi Millicent Qwesha, 32 years old
- Vusimuzi Lesley Zwane, 40 years old
- Rebecca Lerato Majara, 37 years old
- Mosele Gift Sekgwane, 42 years old
- Thuto Emsley Khalema, 69 years old
- Emily Medupe, 42 years old
- Mahasane Andries Motete, 54 years old
- Tumelo David Kobeli, 23 years old
- Bafana Albert Masondo, 63 years old
- Seipati Mavis Manyoko, 41 years old
- Mokgeseng Andries Moeka, 64 years old
- Mohlouwa Benjamine Mothibe, 42 years old
- Mokete Albert Khotle, 36 years old
- Taelo Harry Palati, 45 years old
United Africans Transformation1 on list
- Phendulwa Thelma Masukela, 49 years old
United Residents Front13 on list
- Sephiri Johannes Pholo, 58 years old
- Kholisiwe Emmanuel Jikajika, 33 years old
- Nombulelo Rebecca Khanya, 36 years old
- Petrus Mohlolo Mahloko, 60 years old
- Ntahli Mositoane, 33 years old
- Paulinah Mathe Ntsiane, 62 years old
- Ketseletso William Nkhahle, 45 years old
- Mantele Portia Gabu, 34 years old
- Moses Tshongweni, 52 years old
- Maphoka Maria Hoshola, 62 years old
- Benedict Monaheng Bale, 41 years old
- Tsepiso Edward Soodi, 57 years old
- Mkhonto Mokoma, 35 years old
Voice for Change20 on list
- Kamohelo Ernest Ntseno, 36 years old
- Mangwane Alucia Ramatsa, 33 years old
- Dankiso Ikey Matesa, 39 years old
- Sello Daniel Mabesele, 60 years old
- Liemiso Amelia Khoalibe, 42 years old
- Lehlohonolo Patrick Radebe, 45 years old
- Mankathimeng Malenong Glodin Moeketsi, 44 years old
- Philly David Malakoane, 61 years old
- Maria Nkhumise Mokhuoa, 45 years old
- Mirriam Mathobo Mazibuko, 35 years old
- Silvia Lerato Motaung, 32 years old
- Fumane Veronica Nonyane, 31 years old
- Makgokolotso Margaret Montsion, 49 years old
- Clement Thabo Lebeloane, 38 years old
- Ramotse Neo Petrus Thito, 49 years old
- Mohlomda Adam Mphore, 55 years old
- Adelina Ntshebeleng Lephutha-Ononiwu, 45 years old
- Nonjiela Leah Vryman, 43 years old
- Lebona Josias Thekiso, 36 years old
- Tankiso Elliot Melato, 39 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)22 on list
- Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, 69 years old
- Dian Botha, 29 years old
- Sunette Jooste, 53 years old
- Rika Nel, 54 years old
- Marelize Kleyn, 35 years old
- Linley Groenewald, 26 years old
- Desmond Reed, 53 years old
- Willem Abraham Potgieter, 71 years old
- Wilhelm Alfred Weich, 73 years old
- André Francois Bartleman, 60 years old
- Stephanus Albertus Pienaar, 42 years old
- Elmarie Swanepoel, 40 years old
- Johannes David Swanepoel, 66 years old
- Irma Botha, 50 years old
- Michael Arnoldus Müller, 48 years old
- Cornel Fourie, 60 years old
- Henry James Jaquire, 57 years old
- Peter Adriaan Stegmann, 39 years old
- Jan Johannes Jacobus Coetzee, 66 years old
- Rikus Frédérick Smit, 35 years old
- Frans Bester Posthumus, 69 years old
- Kenalemang Rabeka Motshabi, 63 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.