2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 27
These are the candidates contesting Ward 27 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unesco Dalukuthula Simelane | Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy |
| 2 | Emmanuel Sizwe Mlotshwa | ActionSA |
| 3 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 4 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 5 | Mesuli Victori Cele | African National Congress |
| 6 | Emmerentia Philile Mndebele | African Restoration Movement |
| 7 | Bongani Raymond Thusi | African Transformation Movement |
| 8 | Sphiwe Paul Nkabinde | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 9 | Kenneth Mandla Kunene | Al Jama-ah |
| 10 | Shedrack Musanwenkosi Thwala | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 11 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 12 | Vuyolwethu Nkosi | Community Freedom Party |
| 13 | Thabiso Khanyi | Democratic Alliance |
| 14 | Zamagutshwa Njabulo Simelane | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 15 | Zakhele Brian Sibisi | Independent Alliance |
| 16 | Patrick Vusumuzi Dube | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 17 | Siyabonga Nelson Nkosi | International Revelation Congress |
| 18 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 19 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 20 | Lucky Tununu Mohapi | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 21 | Teresa Sindi Kubheka | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 22 | Ndumiso Mfuleni Mazibuko | National Freedom Party |
| 23 | Vincent Veli Buthelezi | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 24 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 25 | Siwelo Elizabeth Nkosi | South African Communist Party |
| 26 | Thabani Lloyd Chiliza | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 27 | Halalisa Muthikayise Sibisi | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 28 | 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.