The Potchefstroom Herald spoke to ward councillor candidates from wards 5 and 15 to get more information on the candidates ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November.

Full list of candidates for Wards 5 and 15

Ward 5

• ActionSA – Thabang Kraai
• ACDP – Max Andrew Stevenson
• African Congress for Transformation (ACT) – Thomas Nkinyane Maseko
• ANC – Itumeleng Kgantitswe
• Afrika Mayibuye Movement – Kgosietsile Lerefolо
• BAAGI – Velile James Zicina
• Build One South Africa (BOSA) – Matshidiso Maria Dibe
• Concerned Potchefstroom Residents – Sureta Lohann
• Democratic Alliance (DA) – Heinricha Hodgson
• EFF – Thabileng Edith Nchoe
• Patriotic Alliance – Zeané Landsberg
• Solidarity Action Committee Collective – Suliman Rajah
• SACP – Modise Sechaba Majwe

Ward 15

• ActionSA – Hendrik Willem Jacobus Blom
• African Congress for Transformation (ACT) – Kedibone Wilhelminah Tofile
• ANC – Lathithailanga Tshoko
• BAAGI – Tsholofelo Veronicah Mohapi
• Build One South Africa (BOSA) – Sebesame Patricia Lekoma
• Democratic Alliance (DA) – Jakkie Casaleggio
• EFF – Carolin Bonolo Mogashoa
• Patriotic Alliance – Ryan Clifton Swarts
• SACP – Mbulelo James Makhaza
• VF Plus – Anthea Adam

*Source: IEC

Editor’s note

This week the Potchefstroom Herald invited all political parties to submit information on candidates contesting Wards 5 and 15. The profiles are based on information supplied by the respective parties and candidates. Not all parties responded by the publication deadline. Candidates may still be featured once the requested information is received. The Herald will feature various wards and respective candidates weekly in the lead up to the elections.