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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026

22 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.

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What do the parties plan for Umzimkhulu? 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.

Ward 1 · Mabandla T, Zwelethu TWard 2 · Zwelethu TWard 3 · Malenge T, Mabandla T, Zwelethu TWard 4 · Malenge TWard 5 · Zwelethu TWard 6 · Zwelethu T, Fodo T, LadamWard 7 · Silahla TWard 8 · Jongilizwe T, Ladam T, Malenge TWard 9 · Ladam T, Fodo TWard 10 · Mbumbane T, Ladam T, Mbumbani TWard 11 · Jongilizwe T, Ibisi, Mvolozi TWard 12 · Sandile T, Mbumbane, MbumbaniWard 13 · Fodo T, Sandile T, Mvolozi TWard 14 · Fodo TWard 15 · Mvolozi TWard 16 · Majalidini, Sisulu Umzimkhulu, Umzimkhulu SkoomplasWard 17 · Clydesdale, Fodo T, Mvolozi TWard 18 · Mbumbane T, MbumbaneWard 19 · Ladam T, Silahla TWard 20 · Mvolozi T, MvoloziWard 21 · Silahla T, Zwelethu T, EmmausWard 22 · Fodo T, Sandile T
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Ward 1 · Mabandla T, Zwelethu T

11 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mzolisi Godfrey Hlongwana, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phila Didi, 32 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Ntombifikile Sithole, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sindiswa Nolundi Mbele, 69 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Patrick Zibonele Ndobe, 48 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Eric Khayiseni Ngubo, 46 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nomabhongo Ethel Vane, 52 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Nosipho Happiness Morolong, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sinenhlanhla Nkosibonile Duma, 34 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 2 · Zwelethu T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Tshepo Solomon Mohlomi, 37 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Bulelani Gamedze, 39 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Asiphe Mbhele, 25 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Tabiso Mbele, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sindiswa Nolundi Mbele, 69 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nosipho Vundla, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nkanyiso Blessing Khumalo, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Luthando Dlomo, 24 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Andile Luphuzi, 55 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zamile Eligius Sithole, 54 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 3 · Malenge T, Mabandla T, Zwelethu T

14 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Lizwi Mduduzi Damoyi, 54 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Bulelani Gamedze, 39 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Monwabisi Mbele, 38 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Mpho Salensia Motloung, 73 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luzuko Zincume, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bongeka Cynthia Mkulisi, 26 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Francis Ntando Ndzabe, 50 years oldIndependent
  • Zolani Tshwane, 37 years oldIndependent
  • Welcome Sthembele Nguse, 36 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontsikelelo Mandobe, 34 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Anna Nombuyiselo Lukhozi, 51 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Benard Khalipha Mkulisi, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 4 · Malenge T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Sindiziwe Sofunani, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thuliswa Zondi, 43 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Bongiwe S'Bongile Khambula, 29 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Nonjongo Ngcaweni, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Bulelwa Hendrieta Mdledle, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Alphious Lulamile Keswa, 42 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nonzwakazi Mavis Hlongwana, 44 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Sinazo Makalima, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sibonile Protus Mabuntane, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 5 · Zwelethu T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mhlangabezi Julius Didi, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Amahle Duma, 19 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Samukelisiwe Ngubo, 20 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Tabiso Mbele, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Ntokozo Nicholus Menziwa, 47 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sisanda Masibekela, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nolwando Monica Didi, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Sibusisiwe Didi, 29 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Andrias Mzoli Macabela, 44 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Luleka Prisca Radebe, 32 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 6 · Zwelethu T, Fodo T, Ladam

11 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Bongiwe Sibeni, 55 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Lindiwe Ndumndum, 34 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nosipho Mavis Sosibo, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Unathi Mqwambi, 26 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Wendelin Bhekuzulu Zulu, 63 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Akhona Musa, 27 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Zwelihle Birthwell Nkonzo, 40 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Richard Ayanda Zindela, 47 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 7 · Silahla T

11 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Luthando Ndzimande, 35 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phila Didi, 32 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Zukekile Mbanjwa, 37 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mazwi Damian Ndzimbovu, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Boniswa Nomtshwe, 37 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mfundo Kenneth Dzanibe, 56 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Philiswa Millicent Zulu, 42 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Bhekie George Dzanibe, 50 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Vuyokazi Gamede, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 8 · Jongilizwe T, Ladam T, Malenge T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Nkosiphendule Jaca, 44 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Bulelani Gamedze, 39 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Livingstone Zwelihle Mdlozini, 60 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Olonele Vincent Xaki, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sbonelo Dominic Satywa, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Nqobile Mthembu, 23 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nikelwa Tshangase, 30 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nonkazimlo Nzimande, 27 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Siphiwe Edward Sehomo, 42 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Solomzi Mbewana, 46 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 9 · Ladam T, Fodo T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Lindelani Goodman Chiya, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Sipho Bulelani Gamedze, 39 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Mpho Tecla Mdlozini, 57 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Bhekizitha Mayekisa, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sibusiso Majola, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Samkelo Wiseman Mbhele, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nkosiyabo Michael Nomatshizolo, 45 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Ncedolwethu Goodman Mjilo, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sithulile Dlamini, 42 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 10 · Mbumbane T, Ladam T, Mbumbani T

13 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thubelihle Phungula, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Thuliswa Zondi, 43 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Bhekumzi Ngcongo, 34 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Someleze Jona, 26 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mahlanganisa Alfred Mazongolo, 54 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Zovuyo Jaca, 36 years oldIndependent
  • Pholisile Veronica Cira, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Kholeka Sosiba, 37 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Thembeka Chemane, 55 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Phumeza Mbhele, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 11 · Jongilizwe T, Ibisi, Mvolozi T

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Morrison Nkululeko Mphakathi, 47 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Amahle Duma, 19 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Ncumisa Queen Mhlawuli, 54 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Zandile Zulu, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Vuyolwethu Solomuzi Gwina, 50 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Ethel Vuyisile Mahlaba, 65 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Elizabeth Ntombencinci Mazwi, 58 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Cordwell Khayelihle Mbele, 51 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Yongama Mawande Nyangiwe, 37 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 12 · Sandile T, Mbumbane, Mbumbani

12 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Busani Brian Mahlaba, 49 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Lindiwe Ndumndum, 34 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Siphiwe Mbanjwa, 32 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Zandile Zulu, 31 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Banele Madlala, 30 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Sbusiso Sbulelo Dlamini, 26 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thembelihle Goodman Phungula, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nontokozo Tshazi, 43 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
  • Launcelot Bavuyise Solomzi Ntanzi, 34 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Derick Mondli Mchunu, 57 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 13 · Fodo T, Sandile T, Mvolozi T

11 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Zandile Euginia Nkabane, 63 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phakama Princess Jala, 25 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Lucas Mbeko Nkanyana, 49 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
  • Zukekile Mbanjwa, 37 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Sindiswa Nolundi Mbele, 69 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mfanafuthi Demenford Dlamini, 51 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Ongeziwe Nombongo Ngcem, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Jennifer Nolufefe Madlala, 46 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mlungisi Proffessor Nsimbi, 39 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sekiwe Dzanibe, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 14 · Fodo T

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Thokozani Mbhele, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phakama Princess Jala, 25 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Thulisile Shomela, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Londiwe Brilliant Sosibo, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Khayalethu Petros Cele, 47 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Lukho Gamede, 28 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Bongani Sydney Khambula, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lungile Mshwawu, 38 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 15 · Mvolozi T

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Xolani Ronald Tshazi, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Vuyolwethu Hlophe, 31 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Bhekithemba Emanuel Dlamini, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Ayanda Emmanuel Ngubane, 42 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mbulelo Mankanku, 67 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Eunice Lungisile Pungula, 47 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Nkosiyezwe Dlamini, 46 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Sithembile Victor Gebashe, 48 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 16 · Majalidini, Sisulu Umzimkhulu, Umzimkhulu Skoomplas

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Hazel Khanyisile Mafuleka, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phakama Princess Jala, 25 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Bhekizitha Mayekisa, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xoliswa Lindile Dudula, 44 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Papa Mayville Siwa, 59 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Thembalihe Ntakana, 54 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Duduzile Orian Sosibo-Mjilo, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Theresa Nontlantla Mhlawuli, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 17 · Clydesdale, Fodo T, Mvolozi T

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Immaculata Noluvuyo Sibeko, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Vuyolwethu Hlophe, 31 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Bhekithemba Emanuel Dlamini, 38 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Mzukhona Alfred Sosibo, 58 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Lwandile Laurence Sosibo, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Diliza Mokotong, 48 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Baphakamile Princess Somakahle, 58 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Bonga Mapamela, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 18 · Mbumbane T, Mbumbane

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Hlanganani Aron Lukhozi, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Vuyolwethu Hlophe, 31 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Mpho Salensia Motloung, 73 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Yamkela Ntsimbi, 30 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Thandiswa Tibe, 39 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Thandi Didi, 66 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Philisiwe Rose Tshangase, 51 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Nkosidumile Hlophe, 32 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 19 · Ladam T, Silahla T

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Kwenzakufani Emmanuel Mbhele, 53 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phindokuhle Ntlantla Mbokazi, 36 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nosipho Mavis Sosibo, 39 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Zukiswa Prudence Maduna, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Vuyokazi Prudence Mtolo, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Zama Ntakana, 21 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Dumisa Mbele, 27 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Dumisani Dlamini, 50 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 20 · Mvolozi T, Mvolozi

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mandla Ngcongo, 34 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phindokuhle Ntlantla Mbokazi, 36 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nomonde Patience Hodi, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Simon Simphiwe Mkwataza, 66 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Mlamleli Watterson Radebe, 55 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Zukiswa Portia Mbanjwa, 49 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Mlulami Masephula Mananga, 52 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Zoleka Cecelia Rabaza, 40 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 21 · Silahla T, Zwelethu T, Emmaus

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mawande Isaac Dlamini, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phindokuhle Ntlantla Mbokazi, 36 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Nomonde Patience Hodi, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Luzuko Zincume, 35 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Lelethu Mkhulisi, 24 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Kumkani Erasmus Gumede, 64 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Nozuko Ndzimande, 37 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Themba Solomon Mtshali, 48 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Christopher Thusani Mncwabe, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Ward 22 · Fodo T, Sandile T

10 candidates

  • Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
  • Mbuyiseni Zondi, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
  • Phindokuhle Ntlantla Mbokazi, 36 years oldAfrican People's Convention
  • Thulisile Shomela, 46 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
  • Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years oldDemocratic Alliance
  • Xolisa Mluleki Memela, 39 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
  • Nkululeko Freedom Memela, 53 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
  • Ezile Lukhozi, 27 years oldNational Freedom Party
  • Bongani Amos Cwele, 49 years oldSouth African Communist Party
  • Lungelo Willmont Ntaka, 39 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party

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Umzimkhulu 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 Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years old
African National Congress24 on list
  1. Xolani Ronald Tshazi, 52 years old
  2. Sindiziwe Sofunani, 52 years old
  3. Jabulile Stella Msiya, 53 years old
  4. Nomfesane Jili, 32 years old
  5. Thandie Getrude Soni, 68 years old
  6. Bongiwe Sibeni, 55 years old
  7. Thandeka Gladys Manci-Dlamini, 44 years old
  8. Nkosiphendule Jaca, 44 years old
  9. Gugulethu Sinovuyo Mavuma, 48 years old
  10. Sydney Ronald Lonwabo Nzimande, 43 years old
  11. Bhekama Hlongwa Joseph Lukakayi, 60 years old
  12. Primrose Bonakele Mbhele-Kleinbooi, 55 years old
  13. Mthokozisi Stephen Ngcongo, 63 years old
  14. Vusumzi Erric Dlamini, 52 years old
  15. Getrude Duduzile Peter, 67 years old
  16. Morrison Nkululeko Mphakathi, 47 years old
  17. Mnyamezeli Stuta, 49 years old
  18. Mmeli Advocate Cira, 48 years old
  19. Nolakhi Effie Hlotshana, 47 years old
  20. Wendy Pretty Nzimande, 45 years old
  21. Thobeka Mthembu, 39 years old
  22. Yandiswa Lukhozi, 41 years old
  23. Zintle Vivian Jaca, 35 years old
  24. Bukiwe Gquma, 39 years old
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African People's Convention8 on list
  1. Sipho Bulelani Gamedze, 39 years old
  2. Phindokuhle Ntlantla Mbokazi, 36 years old
  3. Phakama Princess Jala, 25 years old
  4. Lindiwe Ndumndum, 34 years old
  5. Thuliswa Zondi, 43 years old
  6. Amahle Duma, 19 years old
  7. Vuyolwethu Hlophe, 31 years old
  8. Phila Didi, 32 years old
African Transformation Movement11 on list
  1. Mpho Tecla Mdlozini, 57 years old
  2. Asiphe Mbhele, 25 years old
  3. Monwabisi Mbele, 38 years old
  4. Livingstone Zwelihle Mdlozini, 60 years old
  5. Bhekumzi Ngcongo, 34 years old
  6. Bongiwe S'Bongile Khambula, 29 years old
  7. Lucas Mbeko Nkanyana, 49 years old
  8. Ncumisa Queen Mhlawuli, 54 years old
  9. Ntokozo Cosmos Mkize, 45 years old
  10. Simphiw Stanford Jwara, 65 years old
  11. Samukelisiwe Ngubo, 20 years old
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Democratic Alliance5 on list
  1. Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years old
  2. Sindiswa Nolundi Mbele, 69 years old
  3. Luzuko Zincume, 35 years old
  4. Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years old
  5. Ntokozo Nicholus Menziwa, 47 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Nomvomvo Letticia Khumalo, 55 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party20 on list
  1. Luyanda Eric Dlani, 46 years old
  2. Maria Mncwabe, 59 years old
  3. Linda Godfrey Seja, 47 years old
  4. Zizile Shambula, 25 years old
  5. Patience Nombuso Khathi, 49 years old
  6. Edward Mzolo, 52 years old
  7. Sibongile Adrinah Nkabane-Madiba, 49 years old
  8. Siyanda Simphiwe Sosibo, 53 years old
  9. Ntombikhona Happiness Ndobe, 47 years old
  10. Phumla Edith Madziba, 33 years old
  11. Aphiwe Sihlezana, 30 years old
  12. Nontokozo Cynthia Siziba, 56 years old
  13. Zenzele Albion Cwele, 52 years old
  14. Ntomboxolo Linyana, 53 years old
  15. Siniko Sosibo, 29 years old
  16. Theodora Nomashabangu Gebashe, 41 years old
  17. Esther Bonani Sifesane, 51 years old
  18. Nokulinda Mphakathi, 45 years old
  19. Xolisile Chiliza, 41 years old
  20. Mthetheleli Dlamini, 26 years old
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National Freedom Party15 on list
  1. Diliza Mokotong, 48 years old
  2. Nontsikelelo Mandobe, 34 years old
  3. Elizabeth Ntombencinci Mazwi, 58 years old
  4. Nontokozo Tshazi, 43 years old
  5. Nonzwakazi Mavis Hlongwana, 44 years old
  6. Akhona Musa, 27 years old
  7. Philiswa Millicent Zulu, 42 years old
  8. Nkosiyabo Michael Nomatshizolo, 45 years old
  9. Kholeka Sosiba, 37 years old
  10. Nonkazimlo Nzimande, 27 years old
  11. Zama Ntakana, 21 years old
  12. Nozuko Ndzimande, 37 years old
  13. Thandi Didi, 66 years old
  14. Zukiswa Portia Mbanjwa, 49 years old
  15. Thembalihe Ntakana, 54 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania1 on list
  1. Luyanda Thula Gwina, 70 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Nontuthuko Benedictor Zulu, 60 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Nijabulo Andreas Vato, 34 years old
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Harry Gwala District council: party lists

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

African Economic Freedom1 on list
  1. Maningi Patience Gebashe, 50 years old
African Independent Congress3 on list
  1. Vuyiswa Patience Kibi, 55 years old
  2. Christopher Buthelezi, 43 years old
  3. Maneo Veronica Letsela, 62 years old
African National Congress12 on list
  1. Zamokwakhe David Nxumalo, 56 years old
  2. Zinhle Lucky Miya, 60 years old
  3. Raymond Zwelakhe Langa, 55 years old
  4. Noluthando Mhatu, 45 years old
  5. Baby Nontlantla Mathanda, 58 years old
  6. Nomfundo Bridget Mazibuko, 30 years old
  7. Ntuseni Henrietta Maphasa/duma, 57 years old
  8. Mganu Sibongiseni Devilliers Mdunge, 62 years old
  9. Stanley Nkululeko Mzawukhulelwa Chiya, 44 years old
  10. Nobubele Eunice Thabethe, 61 years old
  11. Sydney Ronald Lonwabo Nzimande, 43 years old
  12. Thomas Bongani Nxumalo, 51 years old
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African Renaissance Unity1 on list
  1. Philani Peter Shange, 43 years old
African Transformation Movement24 on list
  1. Sanele Gceba, 34 years old
  2. Mpho Tecla Mdlozini, 57 years old
  3. Sithandiwe Ndlovu, 31 years old
  4. Moses Mxolisi Shazi, 52 years old
  5. Khayelihle Mrulwa, 44 years old
  6. Edwin Bongile Sothembe, 57 years old
  7. Nokonwaba Wendy Nyamazana, 47 years old
  8. Livingstone Zwelihle Mdlozini, 60 years old
  9. Siphesande Mhlawuli, 30 years old
  10. Nosipho Mayaba, 52 years old
  11. Lusanda Vacubana, 37 years old
  12. Ellias Mnyayiza, 47 years old
  13. Kwanele Andile Mazibuko, 27 years old
  14. Monwabisi Dlamini, 44 years old
  15. Thabiso Zinyani, 32 years old
  16. Samukelisiwe Ngubo, 20 years old
  17. Simphiw Stanford Jwara, 65 years old
  18. Ntokozo Cosmos Mkize, 45 years old
  19. Ncumisa Queen Mhlawuli, 54 years old
  20. Lucas Mbeko Nkanyana, 49 years old
  21. Bongiwe S'Bongile Khambula, 29 years old
  22. Asiphe Mbhele, 25 years old
  23. Monwabisi Mbele, 38 years old
  24. Nomthetho Macey Nonhle Shabalala, 36 years old
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Democratic Alliance9 on list
  1. Mawande Jaku, 32 years old
  2. Sandile Criswell Jali, 44 years old
  3. Mpumelelo Emmanual Dubazana, 43 years old
  4. Mdumiseni Erick Ndlangisa, 36 years old
  5. Kefuoe Putuma, 55 years old
  6. Dumezweni Richard Ngcamu, 66 years old
  7. Daniel Sibusiso Mkhize, 44 years old
  8. Masiza Matthews Mtolo, 60 years old
  9. Ntokozo Nicholus Menziwa, 47 years old
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Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
  1. Nomvomvo Letticia Khumalo, 55 years old
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Inkatha Freedom Party8 on list
  1. Kwanele Samuel Dlamini, 34 years old
  2. Nomasomi Cynthia Langa, 53 years old
  3. Nosipho Bathobile Dlamini, 44 years old
  4. Lucia Zilungile Dzanibe, 47 years old
  5. Lwandiso Ngubane, 32 years old
  6. Sandile Derrick Humphrey Keswa, 68 years old
  7. Ntsindiso Nelsin Mbhele, 38 years old
  8. Eligius Nhlanhla Zondi, 51 years old
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National Freedom Party3 on list
  1. Diliza Mokotong, 48 years old
  2. Ezile Lukhozi, 27 years old
  3. Nontsikelelo Mandobe, 34 years old
Patriotic Alliance1 on list
  1. Zweliphi Hagai Sithole, 63 years old
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South African Communist Party1 on list
  1. Boniswa Dlamini, 36 years old
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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
  1. Phasumuzi Cosmos Mpanza, 41 years old
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Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)1 on list
  1. Kaleb Harry Joseph Steenekamp, 24 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.