The Potchefstroom Herald spoke to ward councillor candidates from Wards 13 and 21 in Promosa to learn more about their key priorities and promises ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, scheduled for November 4.

This week, the Herald invited political parties to submit information on candidates contesting the two wards. The profiles are based on information supplied by the respective parties and candidates. Not all parties responded by the publication deadline.

See the ward candidates here:

ActionSA: Cradwin Uzanne Barnardtonian Tafita

ACDP: Karabo Precious Mompe

ACT: Basie Niekoe Matras

ANC: Matseko Historian Mosimaneeng

Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Morena Martin Klaas

All Citizens Party: Shereen Yolanda Dyers

BAAGI: Sakkie Bouwers

BOSA: Thabiso Jacob Ramauane

Concerned Potchefstroom Residents: Tshepo Simon Moleme

Defenders of the People: Simanga Moses Sithole

DA: Glenville Fransman

EFF: Mooketsa Godfree Matsheka

Patriotic Alliance: Shane Curtis Williams

Solidarity Action Committee Collective: Ntobeko Ruffus Mbambani

SACP: Mkhuma Matthews Dayiya

MK Party: Vincent Sipho Mkhefa

VF Plus: Gabriëlla Swarts

Ward 21 candidates

ActionSA: Leilanie Natasja Barends

ACT: Berenice Seccion Patricia Matras

ANC: Rufane Alistair Makousa

All Citizens Party: Xavier Luchen Bosman

BAAGI: Veronica Margaret Pietersen

BOSA: Maria Kgomotso Moritsi

Concerned Potchefstroom Residents: Lavounia Yolande Smith

DA: Bradley Lavars

EFF: Nozenze Ezeline Moeti

Patriotic Alliance: Michelle Zelna Beukes

SACP: Khonzaphi Samuel Felezweni

MK Party: Marcus Sheldon Khano

VF Plus: Marianna Swarts