Merafong City Ward 25: Voting Districts, Civic Boundaries, and Complete Candidate Roster

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of Ward 25 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484), outlining its location details, voting stations, voter demographics, registered political parties, and ward candidates contesting the upcoming 2026 election.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 25 is situated within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) under the West Rand District in Gauteng Province. The ward encompasses portions of the Kokosi township area, including Kokosi Extension 3 and surrounding neighborhood sectors near Fochville.

• Ward Number: 25

• Municipality: GT484 – Merafong City Local Municipality

• Province: Gauteng

• Total Registered Voters: 3,513 registered voters (with a municipal norm of 3,864, a minimum target of 3,285, and a maximum allowable capacity of 4,443).

• Key Suburbs & Areas: Kokosi, Kokosi Extension 3, Kokosi Extension 4, Kokosi Extension 5, and surrounding perimeter sectors.

Voting Districts, Stations & Landmarks

Ward 25 consists of three distinct voting districts (VDs) established to facilitate localized democratic participation and municipal election administration:

1. Retlile Primary School — Voting District 86950074

• Voting Station Name: Retlile Primary School

• Street Address: 2401 Mbeki Street, Kokosi

• Suburb / Town: Kokosi, Fochville

• Registered Voters: 1,632 voters

• Coordinates (Lat/Long): -26.508322, 27.4893

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Kokosi Teacher Development hub, Loopspruit river course, Royal House Bakery, Full Gospel Church Fochville, Zebra House Liquor, Edladleni Gear, Mpondo Busy Corner & Chesanyama, CJM Auto Body, and Thami's Bites.

2. Reakgona Primary School — Voting District 86850041

• Voting Station Name: Reakgona Primary School

• Suburb / Town: Kokosi / Kokosi Extension 1 area

• Registered Voters: 1,381 voters

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Located along the western sector of the ward boundary adjacent to Kokosi Ext 1 and main internal access roads.

3. Kokosi Community Hall — Voting District 86850063

• Voting Station Name: Kokosi Community Hall

• Suburb / Town: Fochville / Kokosi northern boundary

• Registered Voters: 500 voters (designated as a split voting district).

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Positions along the northern boundary line near the Fochville municipal border.

Note: Figures in this article are sourced from published PDF documents and may vary following registration updates

Official Ward 25 Councillor Candidates for the 2026 Election

According to official candidate filings with the Electoral Commission (IEC), the following candidates are officially contesting for the position of Ward 25 Councillor in Merafong City:

• ActionSA: Bertina Kelebogile Mhlapo

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

• African Independent Congress (AIC): Mgijima Ciliza

• African National Congress (ANC): Esther Ntombekhaya Macanda

• African Transformation Movement (ATM): Anagletta Mamotlatsi Mtshawulana

• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Ditaba Johannes Makgene

• Azanian Ground Forces: Keletso Pakkies

• Build One South Africa (BOSA): Matshidiso Elizabeth Motsumi

• Democratic Alliance (DA): Tshokolo Benjamen Kiviet

• Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Olivia Morebudi

• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Julie Debra Tembe

• Labour Party of South Africa: Matlakala Elisa Mosiea

• Merafong Agents of Change: Tebogo Bernard Keitebetse

• One Merafong Organisation: Mziwakhe David Dlhamini

• Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Niklaas Mohoje

• Patriotic Alliance (PA): Toroetsile Oaths Gaonnwe

• South African Communist Party (SACP): Tooto Kleinboy Mosiwa

• uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Dipuo Christinah Mdlalose

• Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Leoni Mynhardt

Registered Political Parties Active in Merafong City Local Municipality

In addition to direct ward councillor contests, several political parties are officially registered to participate across the 28 wards of the Merafong City Local Municipality via ward candidates or proportional representation (PR) party lists:

• ActionSA

• Africa Restoration Alliance (ARA)

• 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)

• Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) 

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