2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Mandeni » Ward 9
These are the candidates contesting Ward 9 in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mpilenhle Liberators Mdhletshe | African Economic Freedom |
| 2 | Samuel Johannes Mathonsi | African Independent Congress |
| 3 | Sphiwe Thamsanqa Thwala | African National Congress |
| 4 | Welcome Njabulo Mpanza | African Transformation Movement |
| 5 | Thembi Reginah Mavimbela | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 6 | Sivalingum Ponasamy Naicker | Democratic Alliance |
| 7 | Siyabonga Christopher Mdletshe | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 8 | Mthobisi Siphamandla Mntambo | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 9 | Zinhle Nokuphiwa Thusi | Mkhonto Ilembe Party |
| 10 | Msawenkosi Eric Ngema | National Freedom Party |
| 11 | Philile Parcy Nsele | South African Communist Party |
| 12 | David Sipho Gumede | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 13 | Abraham Musa Mbonambi | United Christian Democratic Party |
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.