2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » Newcastle » Ward 9
These are the candidates contesting Ward 9 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siyabonga Cyril Masuku | ActionSA |
| 2 | Yacoob Faizal Jamal | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 3 | Ziphezinhle Mthokozisi Mazibuko | African Economic Freedom |
| 4 | Veruscia Nolwazi Dlamini | African National Congress |
| 5 | Melusi Percyval Mkhize | African Restoration Movement |
| 6 | Sizwe Goodenoph Mtshali | African Transformation Movement |
| 7 | Xolani Somson Vilakazi | African United Party |
| 8 | Mpumelelo Fusi | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 9 | Khumbulani Sicelo Kunene | Al Jama-ah |
| 10 | Celumusa Goodwill Nkosi | Amandla Awethu Movement |
| 11 | Malibongwe Ndlovu | Bumbana Mzansi |
| 12 | Nokwazi Peaceful Sibaya | Community Freedom Party |
| 13 | Hlengiwe Viera Mbatha | Democratic Alliance |
| 14 | Zamokuhle Excellence Cebo Ngubani | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 15 | Ndukwenhle Praise-God Khumalo | Independent Alliance |
| 16 | Thamsanqa Maxwell Nzuze | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 17 | Sthembiso Vincent Thusini | Insika Yesizwe Party |
| 18 | Makhosazana Petunia Makhanya | International Revelation Congress |
| 19 | Thabo France Ntombela | Justice and Employment Party |
| 20 | Simphiwe Alfred Buthelezi | Kzn Independence |
| 21 | Thamsanqa Bheki Hlatshwayo | Labour Party of South Africa |
| 22 | Sfiso Vincent Mtshali | Majuba Progressive Movement |
| 23 | Nkosingiphile Happiness Morajana | National Freedom Party |
| 24 | Nomusa Andrina Sigasa | Newcastle and District Residents Forum |
| 25 | Mduduzi Michael Mzobe | People'S Voice Party |
| 26 | Siyabonga Mazwi Msibi | Service Delivery Party |
| 27 | Nqobizizwe Goodman Ntanda | Sisonke Solidarity Movement |
| 28 | Vusimuzi Moses Shabangu | South African Communist Party |
| 29 | Moses Mzwakhe Dube | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 30 | Melusi Shelembe | Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus |
| 31 | Nomfundo Valencia Sibiya | 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.