Merafong City Ward 15: 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 15 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484).

Local Geographic Area & Administrative Overview

Ward 15 is a distinct mining, rural, and residential administrative zone situated within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) in the West Rand District of Gauteng.

• Ward Number: 15

• Municipality: Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484)

• Province: Gauteng

• Main Settlement Areas: East Driefontein Village, Leeuport, East Village, and surrounding mining agricultural holdings

• Primary Key Landmarks: East Drie Primary School (E Park Crescent), East Drie Village 1 Shop, East Drie Village 2 Moolman House, and transit linkages along the R501 corridor and N12 highway.

Voting Districts, Voting Stations & Voter Registration Breakdowns

Ward 15 comprises a total of 3,288 registered voters, distributed across three 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 15:

Voter numbers reflect figures available at the time of publication and are subject to change over time.

Official Ward 15 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 15 (Ward Code: 74804015).

Below is the verified list of nominated ward candidates contesting Ward 15 in Merafong City:

• ActionSA: Eddie Bella Tshabalala

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

• African Independent Congress (AIC): Ester Nomangawo Ngwadla

• African National Congress (ANC): Sivuyile Boyce

• African Transformation Movement (ATM): Bonginkosi Madlavu

• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Gcobisa Twayinga

• Azanian Ground Forces: Relebohile Ntalime

• Build One South Africa (BOSA): Edward Thabiso Sekeleme

• Democratic Alliance (DA): Zinzi Mteto

• Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Jane Mohanuwa Ramoepane

• Economic Liberators Forum South Africa: No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 15 (PR List participation only)

• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Sabelo Thabani Ntshangase

• Labour Party of South Africa: Errol Thabile Soyipha

• Merafong Agents of Change: Moiketsi Absalom Ntilane

• One Merafong Organisation: Thabo Samuel Lethetsa

• Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Danisile Meshack Khalipha

• Patriotic Alliance (PA): Toroetsile Oaths Gaonnwe

• South African Communist Party (SACP): Zukile Funani

• True Reformation Party: No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 15 (PR List participation only)

• uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Mlungisi Xolani Nsibande

• Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Barend Van Der Berg

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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