2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 31
These are the candidates contesting Ward 31 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonginkosi S'Phesihle Zwane | Abantu Bezwelethu Congress Democracy |
| 2 | Mbusiseni Siza Shwala | ActionSA |
| 3 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 4 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 5 | Lerato Moloi | African Movement Congress |
| 6 | Nkosinathi Vincent Msimango | African National Congress |
| 7 | Emmerentia Philile Mndebele | African Restoration Movement |
| 8 | Zama Maxwell Mbonane | African Transformation Movement |
| 9 | Xolisile Portia Shongwe | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 10 | Kenneth Mandla Kunene | Al Jama-ah |
| 11 | Shedrack Musanwenkosi Thwala | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 12 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 13 | Misiwe Mbali Sithole | Community Freedom Party |
| 14 | Ntombikhona Wendy Nhlengethwa | Democratic Alliance |
| 15 | Sphesihle Khumalo | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 16 | S'Celo Hercules Mndebele | Independent Alliance |
| 17 | Mduduzi Charles Zungu | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 18 | Sarah Xoshiwe Nkosi | Insika Yesizwe Party |
| 19 | Thully Prettygirl Mlambo | International Revelation Congress |
| 20 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 21 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 22 | Mlamli Welcome Shezi | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 23 | Siphiwe Given Kubheka | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 24 | Makhosazane Cyprian Zwane | National Freedom Party |
| 25 | Bhekumuzi Christopher Mokoena | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 26 | Bongani Chester Khumalo | People'S Voice Party |
| 27 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 28 | Thembinkosi Johan Christopher Danisa | South African Communist Party |
| 29 | Itumeleng Patricia Mareka | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 30 | Halalisa Muthikayise Sibisi | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 31 | 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.