2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » uMhlabuyalingana » Ward 18
These are the candidates contesting Ward 18 in uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nompumelelo Mpilonhle Mkhumbuzi | African Christian Democratic Party |
| 2 | Bafana Muzi Mthembu | African Economic Freedom |
| 3 | Richard Vangeli Mthembu | African National Congress |
| 4 | Thembinkosi Sifiso Ndlela | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 5 | Thubalakhe Siboniso Gumede | Democratic Alliance |
| 6 | Dumisani Skhumbuzo Ngubane | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 7 | Simiso Mxolisi Mtshali | Gods Justice and Development Party |
| 8 | Bongani Eric Biyela | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 9 | Thabani Thamusanqa Mthembu | Jozini Congress |
| 10 | Musawenkosi Alwande Mhlongo | Mawusa Movement Party |
| 11 | Lindokuhle Scelo Tembe | National Community Liberation |
| 12 | Smangele Produnce Mazibuko | National Freedom Party |
| 13 | Simphiwe Thwala | Pan Africanist Congress of Azania |
| 14 | Thembinkosi Falaza Hobe | People'S Freedom Party |
| 15 | Nombuso Sithuthukile Banda | Service Delivery Party |
| 16 | Sizen Meltan Nsele | South African Communist Party |
| 17 | Sibusiso Mkhonzeni Mabika | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 18 | Nkantolo Vusumuzi Ngwenya | United Christian Democratic Party |
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.