The Potchefstroom Herald spoke to ward councillor candidates from Wards 7 and 22 in JB Marks in the Bult and Kanonierspark areas to learn more about their key priorities and promises ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, scheduled for November 4.

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.

Ward 7:

Ward 7 candidates

• ActionSA: Bokamoso Oarabille Phemelo Mokoatsi
• African Christian Democratic Party: Nicolaas Cornelius Gerhardus Fourie
• African Congress for Transformation: Selloane Mafumane Selina Botswe
• African National Congress: Samukelo Tshepiso Nkosi
• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Prince Jacky Ngobeni
• BAAGI: Phukuntsi Talitha Mogapi
• Build One South Africa: Matshidiso Maria Dibe
• Democratic Alliance: André Klopper
• Economic Freedom Fighters: Ntsikelelo Lalapi
• South African Communist Party: Mathagane Omphemetse Mogoeemang
• Vryheidsfront Plus | Freedom Front Plus: Gideon Wentink

Ward 22

Ward 22 candidates

• ActionSA: Bokang Mosa Malefane
• African Christian Democratic Party: Tshedimosetso Sarah Maki
• African Congress for Transformation: Mathabo Emily Mohapi
• African National Congress: Afikile Ndumela
• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Nyiko Progress Mpangane
• BAAGI: Tshidiso Patrick Santhu
• Build One South Africa: Maria Kgomotso Moritsi
• Democratic Alliance: Daryl Balia
• Economic Freedom Fighters: Meshack Ntshekisang Gaanakgomo
• South African Communist Party: Paballo Queen Victoria Motlapele