2026 Municipal Election Candidates » KwaZulu-Natal » uMhlathuze » Ward 18
These are the candidates contesting Ward 18 in uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal, in the 2026 municipal elections.
| # | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velani Funuyise Mjadu | ActionSA |
| 2 | Asima Ismail Moola | Active Citizens Coalition |
| 3 | Phumzile Lucia Hlekwayo | African Christian Democratic Party |
| 4 | Julias Sbonelo Nzuza | African Economic Freedom |
| 5 | Isaai Ngcebo Erasmas Zulu | African Movement Congress |
| 6 | Mbongeni Bongani Sibiya | African National Congress |
| 7 | Patience Nokwanda Mdunge-Mpontshane | African Restoration Movement |
| 8 | Dumoluhle Mashandu Mbatha | African Transformation Movement |
| 9 | Masisi Sithembile Gumede | Afrika Mayibuye Movement |
| 10 | Themba Emmanuel Tembe | Congregational Christian Unity |
| 11 | Lindokuhle Sandile Macuacua | Democratic Alliance |
| 12 | Sipho Kenneth Maphanga | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| 13 | Ygraine Cornelia Govender | Gods Justice and Development Party |
| 14 | Sifiso Kelvin Mbiko | Independent Alliance |
| 15 | Sabelo Michael Mpanza | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| 16 | Qiniso Emmanuel Ngema | National Freedom Party |
| 17 | Nomfundo Sithole | National Peoples Ambassadors |
| 18 | Elgene Simanga McHunu | South African Communist Party |
| 19 | Nokuzola Lochratia Ntuli | Umkhonto weSizwe Party |
| 20 | Sibongile Thokozile Thango | United Christian Democratic Party |
| 21 | Jéan Gerber | 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.