Merafong City Ward 16: 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 16 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484)
Local Geographic Area & Administrative Overview
Ward 16 is an established central residential and educational administrative district situated in Carletonville within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) in the West Rand District of Gauteng
Ward Number: 16
Municipality: Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484)
Province: Gauteng
Main Settlement Areas: Carletonville (Central), Carletonville Ext 1, Carletonville Ext 3, and Carletonville Ext 14
Primary Key Landmarks: Carletonville Hoërskool (63-121 Dolomite Street), Danie Theron Laerskool, Carleton Jones High School, and main transport linkages connecting Carletonville Ext 1 and Ext 14 along Dolomite Street
.
Voting Districts, Voting Stations & Voter Registration Breakdowns
Ward 16 comprises a total of 4,113 registered voters, distributed across designated voting districts and stations to facilitate efficient voting and civic access
| Voting District (VD) No. | Voting Station Name & Location | Suburb / Area | Registered Voters |
| 33240046 | Carletonville Hoërskool (63-121 Dolomite Street) | Carletonville Ext 3 / Central | 2,625 |
| 33240484 | Danie Theron Laerskool (Split VD) | Carletonville Central | 200 |
| 33240440 | Carleton Jones High School | Carletonville Ext 1 & Ext 14 | 1,288 |
Voter numbers reflect figures available at the time of publication and are subject to change over time.
Official Ward 16 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 16 (Ward Code: 74804016)
Below is the verified list of nominated ward candidates contesting Ward 16 in Merafong City
ActionSA: Sarah Mmami Haja Ahmed Khan
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Xoliswa Sylvia Chola
African Independent Congress (AIC): Mgijima Ciliza
African National Congress (ANC): Motlogelwa Archibald Mosiane
African Transformation Movement (ATM): Tito Khumalo
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Mzwandile Honest Mabentsela
Azanian Ground Forces: Malisema Sylvia Mothae
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Mmaketseletso Alinah Potlwane
Democratic Alliance (DA): David Henry Harman
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Masekoane Lawrence Nkhasi
Economic Liberators Forum South Africa: No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 16 (PR List participation only)
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Goodenough Thembenkosini Mdletshe
Labour Party of South Africa: Vuyolwethu Mqoqi
Merafong Agents of Change: Mpho Bond Maphoso
One Merafong Organisation: Ithabeleng Nthati Tsolo
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Bafana Edwin Mthimkulu
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Thulani Moiloa
South African Communist Party (SACP): Jeremiah Mzwandile Mpisekhaya
True Reformation Party: No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 16 (PR List participation only)
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Hendrick Andrewe Selemela
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Elsabé Mynhardt
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
Understanding your designated voting district and reviewing official candidate lists enables community members to participate effectively in municipal governance and local democratic processes
#MerafongCity #Carletonville #Ward16 #LGE2026
📍 🏫 🗳️ 🇿🇦