Merafong City Ward 28: Voting Districts, Civic Boundaries, and Complete Candidate Roster

This comprehensive guide provides an objective overview of Ward 28 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484), outlining its geographic location, voting station details, voter registration demographics, and nominated ward candidates contesting the 2026 local government election.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 28 is situated in the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484), which forms part of the West Rand District Municipality in Gauteng Province. The ward covers suburban and peri-urban areas of Carletonville, including Oberholzer Extension 1, Carletonville Extension 8, Carletonville Extension 9, and adjacent mining and agricultural holdings.

• Ward Number: 28

• Municipality: GT484 – Merafong City Local Municipality

• Province: Gauteng

• Total Registered Voters: 3,307 registered voters (within the required IEC municipal norm of 3,864, above the minimum threshold of 3,285 and well below the maximum limit of 4,443).

• Key Suburbs & Neighborhood Sectors: Oberholzer Ext 1, Carletonville Ext 8, Carletonville Ext 9, perimeter sections near Khutsong, Doornfontein, and Western Deep Levels Mine.

Voting Districts, Stations & Landmarks

Ward 28 consists of three official voting districts (VDs) established to provide accessible electoral infrastructure for local residents:

1. Wonderfontein Hoërskool — Voting District 33240035

• Voting Station Name: Wonderfontein Hoërskool

• Suburb / Sector: Oberholzer Ext 1 / Carletonville Ext 9

• Registered Voters: 1,576 voters

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Located on the northern side of Carletonville Ext 9, servicing central suburban residential corridors adjacent to Oberholzer Ext 1.

2. Jongspan Primary School — Voting District 33240372

• Voting Station Name: Jongspan Primary School

• Street Address: Vaal Street, Carletonville

• Suburb / Town: Carletonville

• Registered Voters: 1,431 voters

• Coordinates (Lat/Long): -26.36714, 27.38353

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Serves Carletonville Extension 8. Key nearby references include Carletonville Mall, Shoprite Carletonville, Johannesburg Skydiving Club, Pitstop Pub and Grill along the R501, and KWIKSPAR Carletonville.

3. Goudwes Skool — Voting District 33240574

• Voting Station Name: Goudwes Skool

• Suburb / Town: Carletonville / Oberholzer boundary

• Registered Voters: 300 voters (designated as a split voting district).

• Surrounding Landmarks & Local Reference Points: Positioned near the northeastern boundary line connecting Carletonville Ext 8 and Oberholzer.

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

Official Ward 28 Councillor Candidates for the 2026 Election

According to candidate lists published by the Electoral Commission (IEC), the following nominated candidates are contesting for the position of Ward 28 Councillor in Merafong City:

• ActionSA: Luyanda Yaphi

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

• African Independent Congress (AIC): Mgijima Ciliza

• African National Congress (ANC): Francina Lindiwe Bosiu

• African Transformation Movement (ATM): Anacletta Mamotlatsi Mtshawulana

• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Diketso David Mafethe

• Azanian Ground Forces: Dimpho Goodness Makhongoana

• Build One South Africa (BOSA): Angelina Zoliswa Nokaya

• Democratic Alliance (DA): Carlos Manuel Dias Rebelo

• Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Andiswa Portia Mbatani

• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Lindani Nkululeko Ngema

• Labour Party of South Africa: Drienah Martha Dipuo Motshwane

• Merafong Agents of Change: Welile Tracy Keith Ntjanga

• One Merafong Organisation: Monyane Frieda Mudau

• Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Itumeleng Benedict Lekoma

• Patriotic Alliance (PA): Toroetsile Oaths Gaonnwe

• South African Communist Party (SACP): Tebello Nancy Khampepe

• True Reformation Party: Adelaide Komane

• uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Joseph Tshepo Tshoagong

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

Registered Political Parties Active in Merafong City Local Municipality

In addition to individual ward councillor contests, a broad selection of political parties are officially registered to participate across the 28 municipal wards of Merafong City Local Municipality via direct 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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