2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 35
These are the candidates contesting Ward 35 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khanyisani Hlabisa | ActionSA |
| 2 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 3 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 4 | Clement Zwelihle Sithole | African Movement Congress |
| 5 | Lucky Prince Ndebele | African National Congress |
| 6 | Emmerentia Philile Mndebele | African Restoration Movement |
| 7 | Sibongile Primrose Ndlovu | African Transformation Movement |
| 8 | Ndumiso Ennocent Mofokeng | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 9 | Nompumelelo Gladys Xulu | Al Jama-ah |
| 10 | Makhosi Nokwanda Mtshali | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 11 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 12 | Samukelisiwe Precious Mdluli | Community Freedom Party |
| 13 | Samuel Jabulani Kunene | Democratic Alliance |
| 14 | Tapentine Mapule Masondo | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 15 | Mbongiseni Enock Buthelezi | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 16 | Sphelele Promise Sithole | Insika Yesizwe Party |
| 17 | Pourcia Nompumelelo Lihle Hlatshwayo | International Revelation Congress |
| 18 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 19 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 20 | Vusi Amos Nkosi | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 21 | Lucky Dube | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 22 | Zodwa Gladys Mabaso | National Freedom Party |
| 23 | Vusimuzi Petros Xulu | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 24 | Gladness Thembeni Nene | People'S Voice Party |
| 25 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 26 | Jacob Bongani Nkwanazi | South African Communist Party |
| 27 | Jacob Siphiwe Ntshangase | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 28 | Zama Pretty Buthelezi | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
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.