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Local Governance and Electoral Overview: City of Matlosana Ward 15

By Karen Scheepers09 Oct 2026👁️ 46 views

Navigating municipal boundaries, verifying your designated voting station, and understanding the local political landscape are essential steps toward active civic participation and effective community representation.

For residents situated within Ward 15 of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403) in the North West province, this comprehensive guide offers a complete, neutral overview combining geographic boundary details, voting district locations, voter demographics, and official candidate filings for the upcoming municipal election.

Administrative Overview & Key Geographic Boundaries

Ward 15 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 diverse mix of suburban residential neighborhoods, including Meiringspark, Elandia, and Songloed, alongside semi-rural plots, agricultural greenbelts, and community trust land extending towards the R503 and R30 corridors.

Province: North West
Municipality: City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403)
Ward Number: Ward 15
Total Registered Voters: 5,603 registered voters
Voter Quota Parameters: Minimum: 4,158 | Norm: 4,891 | Maximum: 5,624

The geographic boundary forms an extensive footprint spanning across northern and north-western Klerksdorp:

Northern Boundary: Extends along designated agricultural tracts near Johan Neser Dam and Chris Hani Road, reaching toward the R30 corridor and Wilkoppies rural boundary.
Southern Boundary: Bordered along the primary N12 highway corridor, running adjacent to Freemanville, Econo Petroleum, and Shell Klerksdorp.
Eastern Boundary: Encompasses Elandia and boundaries adjacent to Klerksdorp Central, Leemhuis Street, and Schoonspruit.
Western Boundary: Extends west along the R503 route, covering Aganang Trust land, Star Raceway, and semi-rural agricultural sectors.

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 15 is divided into three primary Voting Districts (VDs) to efficiently serve its 5,603 registered voters across both suburban and semi-rural voting facilities.

Voting District (VD) Number	Voting Station Name	Location / Address Details	Registered Voters	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86870065	Laerskool Meiringspark	3 Oom Jacob Street, Meiringspark, Klerksdorp	1,925 (Split VD)	-26.861629, 26.632187
86870054	Hoërskool Schoonspruit	Eastern Ward 15 Sector (Songloed / Elandia)	2,320 (Split VD)	N/A
86870582	Aganang Trust Hall	Western Ward 15 Sector (Aganang / R503 Sector)	1,358	N/A

Key Community Landmarks & Surrounding Amenities

Educational Facilities: Laerskool Meiringspark and Hoërskool Schoonspruit.
Shopping & Commercial Nodes: SPAR and TOPS Meiringspark, Pick n Pay Songloed, and nearby Latham Street retail hubs.
Sports & Recreational Landmarks: Star Raceway, Bokkies Pub & Braai, and CK Canvas and Print Lab.

Voter numbers reflect figures available at the time of publication and are subject to change over time.

Ward 15 Official Candidate Roster for 2026 Election

Political parties across the municipality have officially submitted candidate filings with the Electoral Commission (IEC) for Ward 15 (Ward Code: 64003015) in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality:

ActionSA: Hans Otshabeng Masego
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): No candidate listed for Ward 15 (participating via PR list)
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): Mamokgele Princess Kaibe
African Movement Congress: Yonela Buthelezi
African National Congress (ANC): Nkosinathi Ernest Zenani
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: John Gaitsiwe Sehuba
All Citizens Party (ACP): Mampho Josephine Dikhudu
Democratic Alliance (DA): Gert Lourens Jacobus Cromhout
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Happy George Mofane
Independent Ratepayers Association of SA: Francois Jacobus Roos
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): No candidate listed for Ward 15 (participating via PR list)
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Mapaseka Martha Mere
People's Freedom Party: Zinikele Petrus Kalipa
South African Communist Party (SACP): Thabo Abram Molekane
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Morongoa Salphy Mohlatlole
United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP): Thebeetsile Dennis Monchonyane
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Lee-Ann Scott

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

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 15 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)

Understanding your registered ward details and candidate options ensures seamless participation in local municipal governance. Ward 15 residents seeking further details regarding voting procedures, station accessibility, or party manifestos are encouraged to consult the Electoral Commission (IEC) or local campaign offices directly.

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