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Local Governance and Electoral Overview: City of Matlosana Ward 16

By Karen Scheepers09 Oct 2026👁️ 85 views

Navigating municipal administrative boundaries, verifying designated local voting stations, and reviewing political candidates are essential steps toward active civic participation and effective municipal governance.

For residents situated within Ward 16 of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403) in the North West province, this guide provides a complete, neutral overview combining geographic boundary details, voting district allocations, voter demographics, and the official candidate roster for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Administrative Overview & Key Geographic Boundaries

Ward 16 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 covers prominent suburban residential neighborhoods in Klerksdorp, including La Hoff, Flimieda, and sections of Wilkoppies.

Province: North West
Municipality: City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403)
Ward Number: Ward 16
Total Registered Voters: 5,624 registered voters
Voter Quota Parameters: Minimum: 4,158 | Norm: 4,891 | Maximum: 5,624

The geographic boundary forms a structured suburban footprint across northern Klerksdorp:

Northern Boundary: Extends along designated residential streets north of La Hoff and Flimieda, reaching toward the agricultural perimeter.
Southern Boundary: Bordered along the R30 corridor and Readman Street towards Wilkoppies.
Eastern Boundary: Extends along Wilkoppies Agricultural Holdings (AH) and borders nearby health facilities including Life Anncron Hospital.
Western Boundary: Encompasses the Flimieda residential blocks stretching towards the R30 route junction.

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 16 is divided into three primary Voting Districts (VDs) to efficiently serve its maximum quota of 5,624 registered voters.

Voting District (VD) Number	Voting Station Name	Location / Address Details	Registered Voters	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86870032	Hoërskool Wesvalia	124 Readman Street, Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp	1,018 (Split VD)	-26.843183, 26.6629
86870043	La Hoff Primary School	Central La Hoff Sector, Klerksdorp	3,121	N/A
86870470	NG Kerk Flimieda	Flimieda Community Sector, Klerksdorp	1,485 (Split VD)	N/A

Key Community Landmarks & Surrounding Amenities

Educational Facilities: Hoërskool Wesvalia and Laerkool La Hoff.
Religious Hubs: NG Kerk Flimieda and neighborhood faith institutions.
Health & Commercial Amenities: Life Anncron Hospital, Klerksdorp Jumping Castles, Plato Coffee Klerksdorp, Makadu Restaurant and Golf World, and local retail outlets along Readman Street.

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

Ward 16 Official Candidate Roster for 2026 Election

Political parties across the municipality have officially submitted candidate filings with the Electoral Commission (IEC) for Ward 16 (Ward Code: 64003016) in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality:

ActionSA: Thabiso Ashwon Paul Modisadife
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): No candidate listed for Ward 16 (participating via PR list)
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): No candidate listed for Ward 16 (participating via PR list)
African Movement Congress: Zintle Mavango
African National Congress (ANC): Peloserd Desmond Aggrey Phepheng
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Tsholofelo Keamogetswe Khomba
All Citizens Party (ACP): No candidate listed for Ward 16 (participating via PR list)
Democratic Alliance (DA): Jacqeline Anne Basson
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Mantshabele Martha Moremi
Independent Ratepayers Association of SA: Francois Jacobus Roos
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC): No candidate listed for Ward 16 (participating via PR list)
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Johan Pretorius
People's Freedom Party: Precious Manya
South African Communist Party (SACP): Itumeleng Motshabi
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): No candidate listed for Ward 16 (participating via PR list)
United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP): Thebeetsile Dennis Monchonyane
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): John O'Kelly

(Note: Additional political parties registered within the City of Matlosana Local Municipality field candidates in other wards or contest seats via 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 14 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 16 residents seeking further information regarding voting station accessibility, voter registration checks, or party manifestos are encouraged to consult the Electoral Commission (IEC) or local campaign offices directly.

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