2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 18
These are the candidates contesting Ward 18 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Thobani Siphesihle Khoza | Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy |
| 2 | Sanele Blessing Thwala | ActionSA |
| 3 | Ahmed Mahomed Seedat | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 4 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 5 | Thabani Lucas Xulu | African Movement Congress |
| 6 | Nurse Mpumelelo Gumbi | African National Congress |
| 7 | Emmerentia Philile Mndebele | African Restoration Movement |
| 8 | Ntombikayise Makhosi Ntshangase | African Transformation Movement |
| 9 | Ntandoyenkosi Khethiwe Manyoni | African United Party |
| 10 | Sibusiso Malinga | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 11 | Nondumiso Nkululeko Matonsi | Al Jama-ah |
| 12 | Siyabonga Goodman Mbuyazi | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 13 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 14 | Shiyezakhe Shange | Community Freedom Party |
| 15 | Sibusiso Siyabonga Kubheka | Democratic Alliance |
| 16 | Mthunzi Heavy-Man Simelane | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 17 | Thembinkosi Andries Hlatshwayo | Independent Alliance |
| 18 | David Xolani Dube | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 19 | Celumusa Joseph Dlamini | International Revelation Congress |
| 20 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 21 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 22 | Musawenkosi Lesson Makhafola | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 23 | Siphiwe Goodwill Hlophe | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 24 | Simphiwe Ayanda Mhlongo | National Freedom Party |
| 25 | Bhefuli Abram Lukhele | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 26 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 27 | Sthembiso Ephraem Mngomezulu | South African Communist Party |
| 28 | Khanyisile Thokozile Witness Mazibuko | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 29 | Halalisa Muthikayise Sibisi | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 30 | Nomusa Princess Dube | 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.