UPhongolo Local Municipality: ward councillor candidates 2026
15 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.
What do the parties plan for uPhongolo? Read the manifesto summaries of the parties standing here: ActionSA, African National Congress, African Transformation Movement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus), Inkatha Freedom Party, South African Communist Party, Umkhonto Wesizwe Party.
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Ward 1 · Pongola, Dwarsland, Magudu
19 candidates
- Nkosiyabo Mbatha, 39 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Zandile Marcia Nkosi, 41 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nozipho Nomusa Khumalo, 49 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Nqaba Goodness Ntshangase, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Thandekile Magwava Ntshangase, 47 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Nelisiwe Nkosi, 28 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Funokwakhe France Simelane, 47 years oldIndependent
- Sifiso Skhumbuzo Dlamini, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Phakamile Happiness Zulu, 37 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Nozipho Nunu Myeni, 27 years oldNational People's Front
- Nkosingiphile Emmaculate Mlifi, 29 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Sandile Nkosi, 27 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Hlengiwe Caroline Simelane, 37 years oldPongola People's Party
- Khulekani Msamariya Ntshangase, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Mboniseni Joseph Khanya, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Johannes Jacobus Opperman, 51 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 2 · Ncotshane, Ncotshane Township B-Section, Ngedle
20 candidates
- Ntombenhle Nonhlanhla Ntshangase, 53 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Mxolisi Nyawo, 36 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Lindani Zenzele Shandu, 32 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Nozipho Nomusa Khumalo, 49 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Joseph Bhekokwakhe Ngema, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sboneni Patrick Majola, 36 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Samkelisiwe Nozipho Ntshangase, 29 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Vusumuzi Reaan Buthelezi, 48 years oldIndependent
- Victor Phumelela Thabedze, 48 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Njabulo Mfaniseni Mkhabela, 41 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Phindile Promise Mngomezulu, 32 years oldNational People's Front
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Zubuse Mazeka, 64 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Ndumiso Ally Zwane, 34 years oldPongola People's Party
- Luke Mandla Simelane, 47 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Mlungisi Cosmos Simelane, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Alton Johannes Vlok, 49 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 3 · Khiphunyawo, Dungamanzi, Entungwini Eersteling Farm
18 candidates
- Goodness Fikile Mkhize, 34 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Ayanda Anitah Sibiya, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nozipho Nomusa Khumalo, 49 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Nkosentsha Richard Hlatshwayo, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mthethephi Thandwayinkosi Msibi, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Philangani S'Thembile Ntshangase, 48 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Mndeni Leonard Nyandeni, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Great Lindani Sibiya, 49 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Khulekani Thabiso Shabangu, 27 years oldNational People's Front
- Ntombikhona Bellina Kubheka, 42 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Philile Lucia Nkosi, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Welcome Philemon Madonsela, 56 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Thembelihle Phakathi, 27 years oldPongola People's Party
- Thulani Collen Sibiya, 53 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Norman Nkosikayise Shongwe, 48 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 4 · Endishini, KwaMabophe, KwaThengizwe
19 candidates
- Thobile Pretty Ntshali, 29 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Bhunu Sterns Ntshangase, 43 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nompumelelo Pertunia Ntsele, 33 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Zandile Nokukhanya Khumalo, 29 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Siyabonga Frans Mtshali, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Thobekile Goodness Xaba, 44 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Vusi Ishmael Mntungwa, 41 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Thandoluhle Nobuhle Mkhabela, 21 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Mthokozisi Patrick Nkosi, 32 years oldNational People's Front
- Nkosingiphile Emmaculate Mlifi, 29 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Philile Lucia Nkosi, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Mayenzeke Sabelo Sibiya, 23 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Nombuso Faith Mthembu, 28 years oldPongola People's Party
- Thamsanqa Vincent Motha, 38 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Thokozani Vincent Ntshangase, 43 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 5 · Belgrade, KwaGaqa
18 candidates
- Ntombikayise Princess Shabalala, 33 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Sipho Eric Sibiya, 47 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nozipho Nomusa Khumalo, 49 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Lucky Thamsanqa Ndlangamandla, 53 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Nelisiwe Mathebula, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Qinisile Cynthia Dludlu, 43 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Mduduzi Reginald Zwane, 35 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Nhlakanipho Clement Mavimbela, 42 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Nkosingiphile Bongani Gamede, 34 years oldNational People's Front
- Ntombikhona Bellina Kubheka, 42 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nontobeko Buhle Nkosi, 23 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Nontethelelo Shandu, 29 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Mzwandile Mxolisi Dlamini, 42 years oldPongola People's Party
- Bhekumuzi Petrus Mathebula, 55 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Funda Mthobisi Mpanza, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 6 · KwaNkundla, Altona, Klipwal
17 candidates
- Phumzile Portia Nhlengethwa, 39 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Xolani Hectare Dhlamini, 46 years oldAfrican National Congress
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Thobie Andile Khumalo, 30 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Mzwakhe Andries Mathe, 45 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Phillix Veli Sibeko, 40 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Kholiwe Joyce Mavuso, 43 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Mlamuli Richman Mavuso, 33 years oldNational People's Front
- Hlengiwe Promise Zwane, 52 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nontobeko Buhle Nkosi, 23 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Celiwe Nelisile Khumalo, 47 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Nqobizitha Khonzukuthula Thabede, 36 years oldPongola People's Party
- Glorius Ntombezine Glorious Oliphant, 64 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Anele Innocentia Nkosi, 35 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 7 · Esidakeni, Godlwayo, Isivule
18 candidates
- Promise Xolile Mthembu, 21 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Thembokuhle Abednego Ntshangase, 51 years oldAfrican National Congress
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Sonto Sithembile Ndwandwe, 38 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sandulelo Siyaya, 38 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Manqoba Elliot Mamba, 60 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Bhaliya Robert Shongwe, 68 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Dumisane Isaac Nkosi, 68 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Nozipho Nunu Myeni, 27 years oldNational People's Front
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Antonio Funda Nkosi, 35 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Hlanganisani Sihawusenkosi Ntshangase, 34 years oldPongola People's Party
- Samson Zwelinjani Yende, 56 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Dumisani Agrippa Simelane, 58 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 8 · Godlwayo, KwaBhembe, Mafela
20 candidates
- Nonhlanhla Funda Gumbi, 50 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Vusumuzi Osborn Mbuyisa, 76 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Siphosethu Thabiso Mlaba, 20 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Njabulo Nyawo, 60 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Jabulani Lucky Sikhosana, 46 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Ntombifikile Dunyisiwe Faith Nxumalo, 58 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Simanga Liberty Mkhonza, 43 years oldIndependent
- Delani Victor Ndwandwe, 44 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mondli Comfort Sibiya, 38 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Thiwani Florence Sibeko, 47 years oldNational People's Front
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nkululeko Xolani Nkosi, 34 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Nkosingibone Maureen Zwane, 46 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Khethiwe Francisca Mthethwa, 45 years oldPongola People's Party
- Faith Noxolo Ntshangase, 39 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Charles Bonginkosi Ndlangamandla, 48 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 9 · Emadanyini, Emdonini, Emsuzwaneni
19 candidates
- Sibonelo Elcan Thabete, 36 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Nkosikayihluleki Goodson Nkambule, 52 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Bongani Wonder Nxumalo, 42 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Mndeni Kenneth Zwane, 51 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sizwe Sibonginkosi Zulu, 33 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Samkelisiwe Mntungazathi Sithole, 49 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Thembinkosi Wiseman Sihlongonyane, 51 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Muhlekelani Elizabeth Zwane, 61 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Zakhele Thulisani Mathe, 33 years oldNational People's Front
- Ntombikhona Bellina Kubheka, 42 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Nkosikhona Jabulani Gamede, 44 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Talent Innocent Zulu, 22 years oldPongola People's Party
- Philasande S'Busiso Milazi, 31 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Mduduzi Goodman Shabangu, 50 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 10 · A-Ncotshane Township, Mboloba, Ncotshane Township
19 candidates
- Zwelibanzi Maseko, 42 years oldActionSA
- Thandi Lynett Mhlongo, 43 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Sithembiso Hopewell Mtshali, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Bongiwe Precious Sibiya, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Dumsani Thouston Gama, 44 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Melusi Philangenkosi Mthethwa, 31 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Simon Thulane Molefe, 51 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Sizo Themba Sithole, 53 years oldIndependent
- Aaron Mzolethi Buthelezi, 53 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Numberone Gabriel Ntsele, 57 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Nkosinathi Thwala, 37 years oldNational People's Front
- Nkosingiphile Emmaculate Mlifi, 29 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Philile Lucia Nkosi, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Aaron Mbongeni Dlamini, 55 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Nqobizitha Khonzukuthula Thabede, 36 years oldPongola People's Party
- Robert Ntondo Dlamini, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Sebenzile Precious Nkosi, 54 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Alton Johannes Vlok, 49 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 11 · Pongola, Esigungwini, Mavithi
19 candidates
- Sanele Njabulo Chimane, 24 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Bonginkosi Vincent Mthethwa, 39 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nsikalende Mhlonipheni Ngwenya, 27 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Bongiwe Precious Sibiya, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Joseph Bhekokwakhe Ngema, 62 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Lazarus Philani Mthembu, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Zwelihle Sibusiso Nxumalo, 38 years oldIndependent
- Roy Godfrey Buthelezi, 51 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Thokozani Khulekani Thabethe, 38 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Clement Mbongiseni Ntshangase, 50 years oldNational People's Front
- Ntombikhona Bellina Kubheka, 42 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nkululeko Xolani Nkosi, 34 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Harry Tevin Tereblanche, 52 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Xoli Audrey Sellina Mabhena, 48 years oldPongola People's Party
- Vusi Vincent Zulu, 27 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Fikezweni Mlungisi Xaba, 41 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 12 · Highland, Highlands, Manyandeni
19 candidates
- Eva Nomathemba Nhlabathi, 35 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Welcome Ntokozo Radebe, 42 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Desmond Siphamandla Ndlangamandla, 35 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Bongiwe Precious Sibiya, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Emmanuel Kusakusa Mntungwa, 56 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Phakamani Zwelakhe Msibi, 40 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Siphosethu Mntungwa, 23 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Khayelihle Ennocent Ndlangamandla, 34 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Zakhele Bonginkosi Ngema, 42 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Ndumiso Zwane, 34 years oldNational People's Front
- Hlengiwe Promise Zwane, 52 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Njabulo Derick Memo, 35 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Sibusiso Cosmos Masuku, 43 years oldPongola People's Party
- Mandlenkosi Richard Mhlongo, 51 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Mcebiseni Mthokozisi Dlamini, 36 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 13 · Mkhwakhweni, Magengeni, Mhushulu
19 candidates
- Thokozani Sibusiso Nyawo, 40 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Nkosinathi Emanuel Zungu, 38 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Mbongiseni Samson Thabethe, 66 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Sizwe Mlungisi Mtshali, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Phakamani Mohammed Simelane, 36 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Thubelihle Queenton Ntshangase, 27 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Celokuhle Neliswa Mahlaba, 22 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Nkosinathi Napoleon Ntshangase, 62 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Ndraai Innocent Mahlobo, 54 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Thiwani Florence Sibeko, 47 years oldNational People's Front
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nkululeko Xolani Nkosi, 34 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Ngcebo Sakhile Khanyi, 27 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Manqoba Muzi Simelane, 26 years oldPongola People's Party
- Khulekani Msamariya Ntshangase, 43 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Mxolisi Philangenkosi Dlamini, 31 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 14 · Candover, Pongola, Golela
19 candidates
- Asanda Ndwandwe, 27 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Herbert Vusumuzi Ncampalalo, 57 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Ntombenhle Happiness Mthembu, 19 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Bongiwe Precious Sibiya, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- S'Khumbuzo Dennis Mabasa, 41 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Sizeni Nkosi, 35 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Silungile Buthelezi, 32 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Mduduzi Mbongeni Nkosi, 43 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Thoko Mqiki Dube, 76 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Sandile Nkosi, 29 years oldNational People's Front
- Hlengiwe Promise Zwane, 52 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Nkululeko Xolani Nkosi, 34 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Nonkululeko Nonhlonipho Phakathi, 32 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Muzikayise Nkosi, 51 years oldPongola People's Party
- Samson Titi Manyisa, 72 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Senzo Mthokozisi Nhleko, 31 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Johannes Jacobus Opperman, 51 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
Ward 15 · Pongola, KwaShoba
18 candidates
- Hlengiwe Londiwe Khoza, 40 years oldActionSA
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years oldAfrican Economic Freedom
- Nqompo Andries Nkosi, 50 years oldAfrican National Congress
- Nontobeko Charity Hlophe, 30 years oldAfrican Transformation Movement
- Sizwe Mlungisi Mtshali, 28 years oldAfrika Mayibuye Movement
- Wandile Hendry Sithole, 33 years oldDemocratic Alliance
- Madlala Eric Mlipa, 48 years oldEconomic Freedom Fighters
- Mthokozisi Goodenough Mahlobo, 35 years oldGap Fixers of South Africa
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years oldGods Justice and Development Party
- Lindelani Stuart Ntshangase, 37 years oldInkatha Freedom Party
- Mzimkhulu Class, 30 years oldNational Freedom Party
- Ndumiso Zwane, 34 years oldNational People's Front
- Nkosingiphile Emmaculate Mlifi, 29 years oldNational Peoples Ambassadors
- Philile Lucia Nkosi, 53 years oldPan Africanist Congress of Azania
- Thabani Sibonelo Myeni, 31 years oldPongola Civic Forum
- Jabulani Vusumuzi Simelane, 62 years oldSouth African Communist Party
- Thulani Innocent Malinga, 54 years oldUmkhonto Wesizwe Party
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years oldFreedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)
UPhongolo 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
- Senzo Brian Ngwenya, 37 years old
African National Congress18 on list
- Celiwe Maureen Nxumalo-Sibiya, 58 years old
- Nomusa Ntombifuthi Mdlalose, 46 years old
- Richard Xolani Radebe, 38 years old
- Nkosingiphile Goodness Ncube, 57 years old
- Herbert Vusumuzi Ncampalalo, 57 years old
- Sbusiso Richard Mhlongo, 60 years old
- Cebelihle Nondumiso Zikhali, 40 years old
- Ernest Thokozani Myeni, 58 years old
- Ntombifuthi Maureen Mbingo, 42 years old
- Zanele Sweetness Khumalo, 42 years old
- Maurean Ncengimpilo Thabethe, 59 years old
- Senzeleni Jellita Dlamini, 65 years old
- Qhoshile Maureen Mbuyisa, 59 years old
- Phiwayinkosi Nelly Phakathi, 53 years old
- Hleziphi Bonisiwe Tembe, 49 years old
- Nelisiwe Promise van Zuydam, 38 years old
- Sipho Thandokwakhe Themba Nkosi, 49 years old
- Busisiwe Mvelase, 66 years old
African Transformation Movement20 on list
- Xolani Bhekani Ntshangase, 34 years old
- Nompumelelo Pertunia Ntsele, 33 years old
- Mbongiseni Samson Thabethe, 66 years old
- Bongani Wonder Nxumalo, 42 years old
- Nsikalende Mhlonipheni Ngwenya, 27 years old
- Mandlakayise Richard Xaba, 62 years old
- Silindokuhle Euniverse Buthelezi, 43 years old
- Ayanda Dube, 29 years old
- Ntombenhle Happiness Mthembu, 19 years old
- Charles Bheki Dlangamandla, 52 years old
- Thandeka Agrineth Mngomezulu, 37 years old
- Silo Rich Ngwenya, 30 years old
- Dudu Promise Nkosi, 32 years old
- Bukisiwe Sina Nxumalo, 36 years old
- Sibonelo Snoop Mathebula, 47 years old
- Xolani Maxwell Simelane, 45 years old
- Nontobeko Charity Hlophe, 30 years old
- Desmond Siphamandla Ndlangamandla, 35 years old
- Siphosethu Thabiso Mlaba, 20 years old
- Lindani Zenzele Shandu, 32 years old
Afrika Mayibuye Movement1 on list
- S'Thembiso Cyril Sikhosana, 43 years old
Democratic Alliance6 on list
- Joseph Bhekokwakhe Ngema, 62 years old
- Emmanuel Kusakusa Mntungwa, 56 years old
- Zandile Nokukhanya Khumalo, 29 years old
- Dumsani Thouston Gama, 44 years old
- Nelly Natacia Ndwandwe, 25 years old
- Phakamani Mohammed Simelane, 36 years old
Economic Freedom Fighters1 on list
- Mthethephi Thandwayinkosi Msibi, 45 years old
Gap Fixers of South Africa9 on list
- Simon Thulane Molefe, 51 years old
- Nonhlanhla Sinokuthokoza Msweli, 28 years old
- Ntombifikile Dunyisiwe Faith Nxumalo, 58 years old
- Samkelisiwe Mntungazathi Sithole, 49 years old
- Manqoba Elliot Mamba, 60 years old
- Samkelisiwe Nozipho Ntshangase, 29 years old
- Thobekile Goodness Xaba, 44 years old
- Siphosethu Mntungwa, 23 years old
- Philangani S'Thembile Ntshangase, 48 years old
Gods Justice and Development Party3 on list
- Mbabazeni Jeseph Dlamini, 56 years old
- Phindile Nomusa Sithebe, 51 years old
- Sikhumbuzo Tsepiso Fakude, 35 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party15 on list
- Bhekinkosi Jacob Thwala, 60 years old
- Ndukisebandla Petros Mavuso, 54 years old
- Emmanuel Nkosinathi Buthelezi, 42 years old
- Winnie Zibuyisile Thabethe, 46 years old
- Jomo Welcome Buthelezi, 49 years old
- Qedukwazi Sibusiso Mathe, 35 years old
- Ennie Sarah Menyuka, 59 years old
- Ntombiyenkosi Mavis Zulu, 51 years old
- Zinhle Nomusa Mdletshe, 49 years old
- Nokhalisa Johannes Nhlabathi, 48 years old
- Mthabayi Lynette Buthelezi, 47 years old
- Bhekinkosi Welcome Ndlangamandla, 43 years old
- Staffnurse Hazel Masuku, 53 years old
- Zuzile Zakhe Buthelezi, 31 years old
- Khethukuthula Thalente Nxumalo, 31 years old
National Freedom Party14 on list
- Bhekisisa Wiseman Ntshangase, 54 years old
- Zakhele Bonginkosi Ngema, 42 years old
- Sindisiwe Veronicah Dlamini-Nkambule, 63 years old
- Great Lindani Sibiya, 49 years old
- Mthokozisi Anthony Dhlamini, 33 years old
- Sandile Xolani Nxumalo, 41 years old
- Phakamile Happiness Zulu, 37 years old
- Thokozani Khulekani Thabethe, 38 years old
- Bhekefini Ebson Ntshangase, 49 years old
- Thelumusa Nkonyane, 53 years old
- Sithabiso Mahlambi, 35 years old
- Jotham Zibonele Nyawo, 55 years old
- Zinhle Martha Msibi, 38 years old
- Numberone Gabriel Ntsele, 57 years old
National People's Front4 on list
- Khulekani Thabiso Shabangu, 27 years old
- Phindile Promise Mngomezulu, 32 years old
- Zakhele Thulisani Mathe, 33 years old
- Nkosingiphile Bongani Gamede, 34 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors4 on list
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years old
- Ntombikhona Bellina Kubheka, 42 years old
- Nkosingiphile Emmaculate Mlifi, 29 years old
- Hlengiwe Promise Zwane, 52 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania4 on list
- Philile Lucia Nkosi, 53 years old
- Ntombizodwa Getrude Mngomezulu, 63 years old
- Nkululeko Xolani Nkosi, 34 years old
- Nontobeko Buhle Nkosi, 23 years old
Pongola Civic Forum3 on list
- Zubuse Mazeka, 64 years old
- Mayenzeke Sabelo Sibiya, 23 years old
- Bheki Eshmael Sithole, 51 years old
Pongola People's Party7 on list
- Nqobizitha Khonzukuthula Thabede, 36 years old
- Hlengiwe Caroline Simelane, 37 years old
- Xoli Audrey Sellina Mabhena, 48 years old
- Nombuso Faith Mthembu, 28 years old
- Anita Vuyisile Msibi, 41 years old
- Talent Innocent Zulu, 22 years old
- Sandiso Senzo Mahlobo, 28 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
- Samson Zwelinjani Yende, 56 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)3 on list
- Jacobus Christiaan Theron, 63 years old
- Alton Johannes Vlok, 49 years old
- Johannes Jacobus Opperman, 51 years old
Zululand District council: party lists
The third ballot here is for a party on the district council.
Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy5 on list
- Dumisani Zacharia Mtshali, 50 years old
- Lungile Precious Maseko, 35 years old
- Mangie Mdumiseni Nene, 28 years old
- Reas Simiso Mhlanga, 48 years old
- Thanduxolo Wiseman Nhleko, 28 years old
African Economic Freedom1 on list
- Thandi Lynett Mhlongo, 43 years old
African National Congress16 on list
- Thokozani Dumisani Sikhakhane, 43 years old
- Bawinile Cylica Nhlabathi, 47 years old
- Mandla Boris Moloi, 32 years old
- Nokwethemba Xhakaza, 43 years old
- Richard Mxolisi Zulu, 50 years old
- Cebelihle Nondumiso Zikhali, 40 years old
- Siyabonga Nicolas Buthelezi, 39 years old
- Thandazile Jean Charol Mthimkhulu, 44 years old
- Mhlengi Sthembiso Ndlovu, 36 years old
- Mphiliseni Simon Zulu, 41 years old
- Nelisiwe Promise van Zuydam, 38 years old
- Christina Nkosingisizile Mbatha, 57 years old
- Lindiwe Nomalungelo Buthelezi, 48 years old
- Sbonakaliso Matthews Makhaye, 53 years old
- Hlengiwe Happiness Vilakazi, 47 years old
- Sipho Thandokwakhe Themba Nkosi, 49 years old
African Renaissance Unity1 on list
- Silungile Buhlebakhe Ngomane, 52 years old
African Transformation Movement38 on list
- Bongumusa Malcome Mncwango, 50 years old
- Thobani Brien Gumbi, 38 years old
- Silindokuhle Euniverse Buthelezi, 43 years old
- Landuyise Nxumalo, 58 years old
- Elsie Nkosikhona Buthelezi, 49 years old
- Welcome Bongani Xaba, 50 years old
- Vincent Mbuzonjani Ndwandwe, 57 years old
- Thulani Velemseni Dumisa, 51 years old
- Veli Zulu, 48 years old
- Lindokuhle Sifiso Maphumulo, 33 years old
- Thembokwakhe Phumlani Mathenjwa, 32 years old
- Gugu Gcinile Nyandeni, 43 years old
- Sibuyiselo Nxumalo, 27 years old
- Phindile Siphiwe Ntshangase, 37 years old
- Thandeka Agrineth Mngomezulu, 37 years old
- Ntombenhle Happiness Mthembu, 19 years old
- Mbongiseni Samson Thabethe, 66 years old
- Siphiwe Mncwango, 22 years old
- Sibusiso Mtshali, 27 years old
- Yolanda Queen Sopangisa, 38 years old
- Sakhile Muhlengezenzo Mncwango, 32 years old
- Bongiwe Ntombifuthi Khumalo, 36 years old
- Sibonelo Snoop Mathebula, 47 years old
- Khangelani Sangweni, 46 years old
- Malusi Alex Mncwango, 46 years old
- Nonduduzo Khumbuzile Mbatha, 37 years old
- Mduduzi Siboniso Myeza, 40 years old
- Scelo Mlungisi Nzima, 33 years old
- Njabulo Wesel Nkosi, 23 years old
- Richman Hadebe, 40 years old
- Sphelele Fortune Dlamini, 25 years old
- Ntokozo Khumalo, 34 years old
- Bonisiwe Sylvia Sithole, 53 years old
- Nomusa Gladys Ngcobo, 55 years old
- Zwelihle Shadrack Zwane, 56 years old
- Sfundo Zamukuthula Mhlongo, 37 years old
- Dolly Pretty Mtambo, 52 years old
- Siyamukela Siyanda Mathenjwa, 35 years old
Democratic Alliance11 on list
- Swelakhe Shelembe, 35 years old
- Joseph Bhekokwakhe Ngema, 62 years old
- Samukelisiwe Faith Mthethwa, 30 years old
- Khayalethu Bongani Myeni, 34 years old
- Thamsanqa Mduduzi Zungu, 54 years old
- Sipho Emmanuel Mbatha, 44 years old
- Magdalena Viktor, 69 years old
- Mhlaliseni Solomon Phakathi, 67 years old
- Donald Albrecht Fischer, 70 years old
- Nelly Natacia Ndwandwe, 25 years old
- Bongi Moses Mkhize, 58 years old
Inkatha Freedom Party17 on list
- Daphne Thembile Memela, 75 years old
- Musawenkosi Sibusiso Mkhabela, 50 years old
- Henry Nqobezetha Sikhakhana, 57 years old
- Mkhuliseni Mntambo, 44 years old
- Bhekithemba Jerome Mncwango, 69 years old
- Sibusiso Elwin Nkwanyana, 63 years old
- Marie Poppie Williams, 58 years old
- Sanelisiwe Audrey Mncwango, 68 years old
- Cynthia Ntombiyezizwe Mavundla, 56 years old
- Melusi Cebolenkosi Ngizwenkosi Ndlela, 34 years old
- Khanyisile Rittah Jiyane, 50 years old
- Emmanuel Cebo Gumbi, 51 years old
- Ncamisile Deborah Kunene, 41 years old
- Israel Sizwe Muziwandile Hadebe, 58 years old
- Thomas Mbazo Ndwandwe, 55 years old
- Bongekile Phumelele Mathe, 38 years old
- Thandiwe Jabu Manqele, 67 years old
National Freedom Party5 on list
- Ivan Rowen Barnes, 49 years old
- Xolani Steven Sibiya, 45 years old
- Nobesuthu Nhlengethwa, 37 years old
- Senzeni Monica Zulu, 64 years old
- Hezekia Mbuso Mkhonza, 43 years old
National People's Front10 on list
- Innocent Bhekinkosi Gumbi, 53 years old
- Muzomuhle Robert Masango, 53 years old
- Sipho Tutu Khumalo, 56 years old
- Bethuel Mthembeni Gumbi, 65 years old
- Thembalethu Khumalo, 33 years old
- Lindani Nhleko, 42 years old
- Bizani Nontobeko Nhleko, 47 years old
- Philangenkosi Ignatius Mkhwanazi, 50 years old
- Thandoluni Maria Mathe, 53 years old
- Mkhutshulwa Dudwayini Nxumalo, 64 years old
National Peoples Ambassadors4 on list
- Sifiso Vincent Mdluli, 50 years old
- Nboneni Simon Magagula, 60 years old
- Thulisiwe Ivy Mavuso, 58 years old
- Jeremiah Bhekumthetho Mavundla, 63 years old
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania1 on list
- Lindokuhle Cyril Khumalo, 35 years old
Pongola Civic Forum3 on list
- Zubuse Mazeka, 64 years old
- Mayenzeke Sabelo Sibiya, 23 years old
- Bheki Eshmael Sithole, 51 years old
South African Communist Party1 on list
- Samson Zwelinjani Yende, 56 years old
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party1 on list
- Nhlakanipho Mlungisi Sibisi, 39 years old
Umkhumbi Wesizwe Organisation3 on list
- Bonokwakhe Sabelo Zungu, 28 years old
- Zandile Kiyaza Mabuyakhulu, 31 years old
- Nomathemba Sinenhlahla Ntsele, 28 years old
Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus)6 on list
- Gert Adriaan Hay, 49 years old
- Zwelombango Petrus Xulu, 44 years old
- Izelle Hay, 44 years old
- James Charles Locke, 66 years old
- Alton Johannes Vlok, 49 years old
- Jacques Carel Fick, 43 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.