Merafong City Ward 9: Voting Districts, Civic Boundaries, and Complete Candidate Roster

To provide residents, voters, and 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 9 within the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484).

Local Geographic Area & Administrative Overview

Ward 9 is an established administrative area located within Khutsong, Carletonville, falling under the jurisdiction of the Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) in the West Rand District of Gauteng.

• Ward Number: 9

• Municipality: Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484)

• Province: Gauteng

• Main Settlement Areas: Khutsong, Khutsong South / Extension zones, Chiawelo Informal Settlement, and Sonderwater

• Primary Key Landmarks: St Saviours Anglican Church, Khutsong East Clinic, Reformed Church, Ipeloeng/Khutsong community points, and nearby local transit connections along Sumpane Drive and Molefe Street.

Voting Districts, Voting Stations & Voter Registration Breakdowns

Ward 9 comprises a total of 4,155 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 9:

Official Ward 9 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 9 (Ward Code: 74804009).

Below is the verified list of nominated ward candidates contesting Ward 9 in Merafong City:

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

• African Independent Congress (AIC): Mgijima Ciliza

• African National Congress (ANC): Ngaka Cedrick Pitlele

• African Transformation Movement (ATM): No direct ward candidate registered for Ward 9 (PR List participation only)

• Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Lindiwe Sylvia Nhantumbo

• Azanian Ground Forces: Mmalekhetho Serabele

• Build One South Africa (BOSA): Lucky Mphumela

• Democratic Alliance (DA): Letsoko Abraham Quentine Galo

• Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Portia Elsie Phalatse

• Economic Liberators Forum South Africa: Isaac Less Tumo

• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): Alson Samkelo Mthembu

• Labour Party of South Africa: Sakhelo Valashiya

• Merafong Agents of Change: Mercy Nozabathethe Skosana

• One Merafong Organisation: Bote Ramarabe Jacob Tshoagong

• Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Kagiso Lester Pule

• Patriotic Alliance (PA): Ali Albert Mothopi

• South African Communist Party (SACP): Mmtsane Daniel Vamusse

• True Reformation Party: Moses Tebogo Qwati

• uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Norman Jabulani Mazibuko

• Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): William Henry Edward Kinnear

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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