WITH the 2026 Local Government Elections just around the corner, councillors will be elected for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities across the country’s nine provinces.

The Berea Mail took to the streets of Ward 30 to meet and greet some of the councillor candidates assigned by the different political parties to compete for the hot seat come the November 4 Local Government Elections.

ActionSA has deployed tech and digital fundi Simphiwe Ndlela as the councillor candidate in Ward 33. High on his promises is to work with relevant stakeholders to eradicate illegal students’ accommodation in the area.

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Ndlela shared, “I am a community-focused leader passionate about technology and educating young people about digital opportunities. I am committed to improving residents’ lives, service delivery, and community safety in Ward 33.”

He said he was committed to fighting crime, public drinking, and removing homeless people from the streets as well as strategic public spaces by working hand in hand with SAPS, CPF, and neighbourhood watch agencies.

“I am committed to putting my life on the line to achieve my commitments,” he said.

He added that he was committed to helping shut down illegal student accommodations, assist in enforcing municipal by-laws and zoning, as well as tackling hijacked properties as this would help put less pressure on the ageing municipal infrastructure.

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