Municipal ward by-elections will take place in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West and the Western Cape on Wednesday, 17 September 2014.
A total of 11 wards will be contested by 32 candidates, representing nine (9) political parties and five (5) independent candidates. One (1) ward is uncontested.
Two (2) by-elections will take place in the Eastern Cape:
• Ward 5 in Tsolwana [Tarkastad] Municipality – EC132 will be contested by Gredwill Jerome van Heerden of the African National Congress; and Vuyisile Petrus Blom of the Democratic Alliance. The ward was previously represented by an independent candidate and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
• Ward 11 in Mbizana [Bizana] Municipality – EC443 will be contested by Sikhumbuzo Michael Faku of the African National Congress; and Sivuyile Nokhwela of the African People’s Convention. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the death of the councillor.
One (1) by-election will take place in the Free State:
• Ward 1 in Maluti a Phofung [Qwa-Qwa] Municipality – FS194 will be contested by Teboho John Tshabalala, an independent candidate; Thabo Daniel Moloi of the African National Congress; and Pulane Emily Morotolo of the Dikwankwetla Party of South Africa. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
One (1) by-election will take place in Gauteng:
• Ward 88 in Tshwane Metro [Pretoria] Municipality – TSH will be contested by Joseph Bafana Nkosi of the African National Congress; Maatane Rosina Maake of the Democratic Alliance; Azwinndini David Munzhedzi of the Economic Freedom Fighters; and Mbeliki Thomas Selokela of the Inkatha Freedom Party. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the death of the councillor.
Two (2) by-elections will take place in KwaZulu-Natal:
• Ward 12 in Newcastle [Newcastle] Municipality – KZN252 will be contested by Reuben Moses Molelekoa of the African National Congress; Mcebo Sizwe Mabaso of the Congress of the People; Thanduyise Norman Mkhwanazi of the Inkatha Freedom Party; Soka Moffat Mdhlalose of the National Freedom Party; and Percy Sibusiso Sithebe of the South African Determined Volunteers. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the death of the councillor.
• Ward 5 in Mthonjaneni [Melmoth] Municipality – KZN285 will be contested by Bhekuyise Maurice Ndwandwe of the African National Congress; Gloria Dumile Nxumalo of the Inkatha Freedom Party; and Mzwenhlanhla Jackson Dlamini of the National Freedom Party. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
One (1) by-election will take place in Mpumalanga:
• Ward 28 in Mbombela [Nelspruit] Municipality – MP322 will be contested by Thubu Lucky Sithole, an independent candidate; and Sabelo Russon Masuku of the African National Congress. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the death of the councillor.
Three (3) by-elections are scheduled to take place in North West of which one is uncontested:
• Ward 6 in Tswaing [Delareyville] Municipality – NW382 will be contested by Toli John Tladi, an independent candidate; Ananias Lenkaletse Noko of the African National Congress; Tshotlhego James Sebola of the Democratic Alliance; and Jacob Zwelinzima Somenze of the Economic Freedom Fighters. The ward was previously represented by the Democratic Alliance and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
• Joyce Malepe of the African National Congress is the only candidate contesting Ward 24 in Greater Taung [Reivilo] Municipality – NW394. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
• Ward 7 in Matlosana [Klerksdorp] Municipality – NW403 will be contested by Jabulane Samuel Dhladhla and Seadimo Angeline Madibo, both independent candidates; Happy Frans Saudi of the African National Congress; and Solomon Velaphi Matontsi of the African People’s Convention. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
One (1) by-election will take place in the Western Cape:
• Ward 7 in Bitou [Greater Plettenberg Bay] Municipality – WC047 will be contested by Samuel William Jansen of the African National Congress; and Annelise Renata Olivier of the Democratic Alliance. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor.
Voting stations will be open from 07h00 to 21h00 except Ward 11 in Mbizana [Bizana] Municipality – EC443 where voting hours will be from 07h00 to 19h00. A total of 63 466 voters are registered in the 65 voting districts where by-elections will be taking place.
Voters who need more information on the by-elections should contact their local Municipal Electoral Officer during office hours or visit the IEC website at www.elections.org.za. Contact details for Municipal Electoral Officers are available on the website (contact us).
Registered voters can also SMS their ID number to 32810 to check whether their registration details are correct.
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Ensuring free, fair and credible elections
Centurion
12 September 2014
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