2026 Municipal Election Candidates » Eastern Cape » Nelson Mandela Bay » Ward 56
These are the candidates contesting Ward 56 in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxhoba Nicholas Buwa | Abantu Integrity Movement |
| 2 | Ziyanda Balakisi | ActionSA |
| 3 | Mthetho Eric Makisi | African Christian Democratic Party |
| 4 | Zuko Colin Chintsi | African National Congress |
| 5 | Nikelo Zazini | African People'S Convention |
| 6 | Tandeka Elizabeth Monki | African Transformation Movement |
| 7 | Sinetemba Catchman | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 8 | Ashicardo Valentino Vaaltyn | Al Jama-ah |
| 9 | Lungelo Mohamed Gubeni | Azanian People'S Organisation |
| 10 | Lawrence Mninawa Mpotulo | Christ Kingdom Party |
| 11 | Mpatheli Terrence Pikoli | Congress of the People |
| 12 | Nonkoliseko Lorraine Sogcwayi | Defenders of the People |
| 13 | Noxolo Alicia Mafumana | Democratic Alliance |
| 14 | Mphumzi Donald Mona | Democratic Movement |
| 15 | Sibulele Nontuthuzelo Qona | Economic Emancipation Forum |
| 16 | Tembisa Princess Mnana | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 17 | Julian Brain Jullies | Eighteen Twelve Movement |
| 18 | Lawrence Troon | Good |
| 19 | Phakamile Christopher Hani | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 20 | Thukela Zumani | Mayibuye Civic Movement |
| 21 | Gary Stanton Van Niekerk | National Alliance |
| 22 | Janice Patricia De Klerk | Organic Humanity Movement |
| 23 | Xolisile Terrence Makalima | Pan Africanist Congress of Azania |
| 24 | Fikiswa Albertina Ceza | Patriotic Alliance |
| 25 | Thembekile Kahlana | People'S Power |
| 26 | Melikaya Enoch Xotyeni | Service Delivery Party |
| 27 | Nomawethu Jama | South African Communist Party |
| 28 | Xabiso Madini | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 29 | Vuyokazi Brikwa | United Democratic Movement |
| 30 | Graeme Lategan | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
Note: Political parties may field the same candidate in more than one ward, so a candidate’s name may appear on more than one ward page.
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Source: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) certified candidate list, 16 September 2026. Candidate lists can change after withdrawals or corrections.