2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 17
These are the candidates contesting Ward 17 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Thobani Siphesihle Khoza | Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy |
| 2 | Thembeka Sizwe Bernet Mdluli | ActionSA |
| 3 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 4 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 5 | Maqili Mhlanubanzi Ellias Hlatshwayo | African National Congress |
| 6 | Melusi Percyval Mkhize | African Restoration Movement |
| 7 | Thandwabantu Aaron Shabangu | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 8 | Khumbulani Sicelo Kunene | Al Jama-ah |
| 9 | Bongani Elliam Maduma | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 10 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 11 | Thembinkosi Nkosi | Community Freedom Party |
| 12 | Prisca Fikile Zwane | Democratic Alliance |
| 13 | Sithembiso Abel Sithole | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 14 | Isaac Shaka Sithole | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 15 | Buyisiwe Doctrade Nkambule | International Revelation Congress |
| 16 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 17 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 18 | Musawenkosi Lesson Makhafola | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 19 | Jabulani Erick Mazibuko | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 20 | Goodman Jiyane | National Freedom Party |
| 21 | Meisie Queen Ngwenya | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 22 | Sibusiso Victor Mncube | People'S Voice Party |
| 23 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 24 | Siphiwe Brian Hadebe | Sisonke Solidarity Movement |
| 25 | Siyanda Mpendulo Ntuli | South African Communist Party |
| 26 | Musawenkosi Mlangeni | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 27 | Halalisa Muthikayise Sibisi | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 28 | Macia Thoko Maduna | Women and Youth Organisation |
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.