Merafong City Ward 13: Voting Districts, Civic Boundaries, and Complete Candidate Roster

To provide residents, voters, and local stakeholders with a complete, transparent, and neutral overview of local governance, this comprehensive guide outlines the geographical layout, voting locations, demographic figures, and official candidate filings for Ward 13 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484).

Local Geographic Area & Administrative Overview

Ward 13 is a prominent mining, industrial, and rural administrative region situated within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) in the West Rand District of Gauteng.

• Ward Number: 13

• Municipality: Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484)

• Province: Gauteng

• Main Settlement Areas: Blybank, East Driefontein, Letsatsing, and surrounding mining hostel complexes and agricultural farmland

• Primary Key Landmarks: Blybank Library, East Driefontein Hostel, East Drie Skomplaas Church Hall, Well of Restoration & Transformation Ministry Blybank, and nearby transport linkages servicing the East Driefontein mining complexes.

Voting Districts, Voting Stations & Voter Registration Breakdowns

Ward 13 comprises a total of 4,407 registered voters, distributed across designated voting districts and stations to facilitate efficient voting and civic access. Below is the official breakdown of the voting stations and voter distribution within Ward 13:

Official Ward 13 Candidate Roster for the 2026 Local Government Election

Following official candidate submissions registered with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for the 2026 Local Government Elections, a wide range of political parties and independent representatives are contesting Ward 13 (Ward Code: 74804013).

Below is the verified list of nominated ward candidates contesting Ward 13 in Merafong City:

• African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Xoliswa Sylvia Chola

• African Independent Congress (AIC): Mgijima Ciliza

• African National Congress (ANC): Thandeka Primerose Vava

• African Transformation Movement (ATM): No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 13 (PR List participation only)

• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Moses Nyakombi Faku

• Azanian Ground Forces: Ntathu Majoro

• Build One South Africa (BOSA): Christoph Kagiso Motsumi

• Democratic Alliance (DA): Sello Jacob Tlhapi

• Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Ndzuzo Luqhide

• Economic Liberators Forum South Africa: Kemaketse Emmanuel Chubisi

• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Silindelo Jabulani Gumede

• Labour Party of South Africa: Sakhelo Valashiya

• Merafong Agents of Change: Katlego Kagiso Molefe

• One Merafong Organisation: Elias Thulani Mthembu

• Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Vuyo Joseph Duba

• Patriotic Alliance (PA): Toroetsile Oaths Gaonnwe

• South African Communist Party (SACP): Zukile Funani

• True Reformation Party: No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 13 (PR List participation only)

• uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Lindokuhle Faith Majola

• Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Pieter Ernst Beyers O'Riley

Active Political Parties in Merafong City Municipality

In addition to direct ward candidates, political organizations operate across the 28 wards of Merafong City Local Municipality through ward contesting and proportional representation (PR) party lists. Registered parties active in the municipal area include ActionSA, African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), African Independent Congress (AIC), African National Congress (ANC), African Transformation Movement (ATM), Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Azanian Ground Forces, Build One South Africa (BOSA), Democratic Alliance (DA), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Economic Liberators Forum South Africa, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Labour Party of South Africa, Merafong Agents of Change, One Merafong Organisation, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC), Patriotic Alliance (PA), South African Communist Party (SACP), True Reformation Party, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), United Africans Transformation (UAT), and the Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus). 

Understanding your designated voting district and reviewing official candidate lists enables community members to participate effectively in municipal governance and local democratic processes. Residents seeking further information regarding political manifestos, ward boundaries, or civic developments are encouraged to consult official IEC public records or reach out directly to local municipal offices.

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