2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 7
These are the candidates contesting Ward 7 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mpume Joyce Mahashi | ActionSA |
| 2 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 3 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 4 | Happyness Zandile Mfusi | African National Congress |
| 5 | Prudence Ntombizodwa Shabalala | African Restoration Movement |
| 6 | Sifiso Victori Masondo | African Transformation Movement |
| 7 | Sbusiso Emmanuel Masuku | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 8 | Khumbulani Sicelo Kunene | Al Jama-ah |
| 9 | Shedrack Musanwenkosi Thwala | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 10 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 11 | Zamokwakhe Vincent Dhlongolo | Community Freedom Party |
| 12 | Siboniso Alfred Kunene | Democratic Alliance |
| 13 | Thabani Wandeka Butelezi | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 14 | Sipho Benard Hlatshwayo | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 15 | Siphesihle Cj Mbhele | International Revelation Congress |
| 16 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 17 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 18 | Thamsanqa Bheki Hlatshwayo | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 19 | Sikhumbuzo Phillip Nkwanyana | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 20 | Siphamandla Emmanuel Mazibuko | National Freedom Party |
| 21 | Siphephile Thwala | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 22 | Bhekithemba Patrick Dlamini | People'S Voice Party |
| 23 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 24 | Mayibongwe Louis Ntombela | South African Communist Party |
| 25 | Khayelihle Magubane | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 26 | Adriaan Petrus Wheeler | 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.