2026 Municipal Election Candidates » Gauteng » City of Johannesburg » Ward 97
These are the candidates contesting Ward 97 in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refuwe Thubela | ActionSA |
| 2 | Penny Masala Mathibele | Active African Christians United Movement |
| 3 | Malehlohonolo Maria Mavundhla | Africa Restoration Alliance |
| 4 | David Ashley Adams | African Christian Democratic Party |
| 5 | Lehlohonolo Leballo | African Economic Freedom |
| 6 | Karabo Emmanuel Mamodiyela Motimele | African Heart Congress |
| 7 | Anastacia Layte | African Independent Congress |
| 8 | Peter Mashakeng Diale | African National Congress |
| 9 | Mpho Mavhungu | African People'S Convention |
| 10 | Blessing Maruping | African Transformation Movement |
| 11 | Njabulo Sbusiso Dubazane | African Unemployed Congress |
| 12 | Philani Mjijwa | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 13 | Lerato Rebecca Mabena | Al Jama-ah |
| 14 | Refilwe Masemola | All Natives of South Africa |
| 15 | Avhaathu Peggy Mugwena | Allied Independents Umbrella |
| 16 | Ricardo Maarman | Azania Peaceful Revolution |
| 17 | Malefane Moses Mokoena | Azanian Ground Forces |
| 18 | Mbulelo Ketye | Azanian People'S Organisation |
| 19 | Mzwandile Ngcayiya | Bolsheviks Party of South Africa |
| 20 | Sylvester Mashilo Mokubedi | Build One South Africa |
| 21 | Doris Nolwazi Tsotetsi | Civic Movement for Progressive Citizens |
| 22 | Myelase Stephen Nhlapo | Combat |
| 23 | David Ofentse Malatji | Congress of the People |
| 24 | Elmari Atterbury | Democratic Alliance |
| 25 | Elizabeth Violet Nzimande | Economic Emancipation Forum |
| 26 | Bantubonke Nkutha | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 27 | Phahlani Jeffrey Mthembu | Economic Liberators Forum South Africa |
| 28 | Sylvia Kholeka Sithole | Ekhethu Peoples Party |
| 29 | John Agim | Know Your Power |
| 30 | Xolani Magnificent Hlongwane | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 31 | Anash Parsuram | Minority Front |
| 32 | Baleseng Moje | Move SA |
| 33 | Keagan Mark Dalton Everson | National Coloured Congress |
| 34 | Minenhle Thobeka Buthelezi | National Democratic Convention |
| 35 | Zama Dube | National Freedom Party |
| 36 | Panashe Dylan Malatsi | Organic Humanity Movement |
| 37 | Gregory Mokoetla | Pan Africanist Congress of Azania |
| 38 | Eloise Cindy Van Wyk | Patriotic Alliance |
| 39 | Oupa Stephen Mogoai | People of Joburg |
| 40 | Charl-Ayn Richards | People'S Movement for Change |
| 41 | Ntombohlanga Mqushulu | Rise Mzansi |
| 42 | Midlaas Maesela Dikobo | Service Delivery Party |
| 43 | Ian Cornelius Plaatjies | Shosholoza Progressive Party |
| 44 | Thato Senabe | South African Communist Party |
| 45 | Loyiso Toyiya | South African People’S Civic Organization |
| 46 | Fazel Shaikjee | Truth and Solidarity Movement |
| 47 | Mantja Patricia Mofokeng | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 48 | Shadrack Thabang Moloi | Umphakathi Warona |
| 49 | Vuyolwethu Mwehle | United Democratic Movement |
| 50 | Garth Stuart Jack | United Independent Movement |
| 51 | Zelmarie Cox | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 52 | Sam Dyers | Vuka SA |
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.