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Local Governance and Electoral Overview: City of Matlosana Ward 12

By Karen Scheepers07 Oct 2026👁️ 38 views

Navigating municipal boundaries, identifying designated voting stations, and understanding the candidate landscape are vital steps toward active civic participation and effective local governance.

For residents situated within Ward 12 of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403) in the North West province, this guide provides a complete overview combining geographical boundary information, voting district details, and the official IEC candidate roster for the upcoming municipal election.

Administrative Overview & Key Geographic Boundaries

Ward 12 operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403), situated within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West province. The ward represents a unique mix of high-density urban residential sectors in Jouberton alongside extensive semi-rural agricultural and farming plots extending across Ysterspruit.

Province: North West
Municipality: City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403)
Ward Number: Ward 12
Total Registered Voters: 4,449 registered voters
Voter Quota Parameters: Minimum: 4,158 | Norm: 4,891 | Maximum: 5,624

The geographic boundary forms an expansive footprint southwest of central Klerksdorp:

Northern & North-Western Boundary: Extends along sections near Jouberton, running along the N12 corridor towards Dominion Reefs.
Southern Boundary: Bordered by agricultural land plots extending toward the R502 route and the Senwes Grainlink Silo (Regina) region.
Eastern Boundary: Borders neighboring urban sectors in Jouberton and Kanana, stretching down towards the Orkney vicinity.
Western Boundary: Reaches into rural farm tracts surrounding the Ysterspruit Farm and Ysterspruit Battlefield historical zone.

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 12 is divided into four Voting Districts (VDs) to accommodate its 4,449 registered voters across both urban and rural voting hubs.

Voting District (VD) Number	Voting Station Name	Location / Address Details	Registered Voters	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86821128	Little Ones Academy	27275 Ext 24, Phambili Street, Jouberton, Klerksdorp	2,137	-26.910055, 26.5861
86870447	House of Joy Ministry	Jouberton Urban Sector	1,087 (Split VD)	N/A
86870436	Kriste Motsogi Roman Catholic Church	Jouberton Community Zone	1,147	N/A
86821083	Ysterspruit Farm	Ysterspruit Rural Area / Farm Sector	78	N/A

Key Community Landmarks & Surrounding Amenities

Educational & Care Hubs: Little Ones Academy and local early childhood development centers.
Religious Institutions: House of Joy Ministry and Kriste Motsogi Roman Catholic Church.
Historical & Rural Features: Ysterspruit Farm and the historic Ysterspruit Battlefield Anglo Boer War site.

Ward 12 Official Candidate Roster for 2026 Election

Political parties across the municipality have officially registered candidate filings with the Electoral Commission (IEC) for Ward 12 (Ward Code: 64003012) in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality:

ActionSA: Bernice Mapaballo Motswana
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): No candidate listed for Ward 12 (participating via PR list)
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): No candidate listed for Ward 12 (participating via PR list)
African Movement Congress: Nkhathatseng Lawrence Kobeli
African National Congress (ANC): Molefi Petrus Mundlovu
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Anania Papiki Mpama
All Citizens Party (ACP): Mmoni Sophy Morwe
Democratic Alliance (DA): Francis Kasonkomona
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Khotso Bennet Kali
Independent Ratepayers Association of SA: Dimpho Adelinah Kheswa
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): Goitsemodimo Reginald Babe
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Oratile Salagae
People's Freedom Party: Lucien McFurden Bothma
South African Communist Party (SACP): Hetsang Petrus Maichotlo
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Mosawenkosi Willem Sibiya
United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP): Thebeetsile Dennis Monchonyane
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Hendrik Frans Cornelius Jordaan

(Note: Additional political parties registered within the City of Matlosana Local Municipality participate in the municipal election through proportional representation list allocations or by fielding candidates in other wards.)

Registered Political Parties Active in City of Matlosana Municipality Without Ward 9 Candidates

The political parties listed below are officially registered to contest elections across the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403). However, these organizations do not feature a direct ward councillor candidate in Ward 9 and participate via proportional representation (PR) lists or field candidates in other municipal wards:

Amalgamated Concerned Residents Association
Azanian Ground Forces
Matlosana Service Delivery Movement
United Africans Transformation (UAT)

Staying informed about your designated voting district and registered ward representatives empowers you to make well-considered choices during local municipal elections. Ward 12 residents seeking further information regarding voting procedures, station accessibility, or party platforms are encouraged to contact the Electoral Commission (IEC) or local political campaign offices directly.

Enter your address to find your nearest Voting Station: Voting Station Finder

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