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Local Governance and Electoral Overview: City of Matlosana Ward 17

By Karen Scheepers12 Oct 2026👁️ 35 views

With civic engagement building across the 39 wards of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403), local voters, community organizers, and political parties are preparing for the local government elections.

Municipal wards serve as crucial operational boundaries for service delivery, infrastructure allocations, and local democratic representation.

For residents living within Ward 17, understanding both the registered political landscape and designated voting stations is essential for active participation in local governance.

Complete Voting Station & Location Guide for Ward 17

Ward 17 encompasses a key suburban and commercial footprint within Klerksdorp, covering prominent neighborhoods such as Wilkoppies, Doringkruin, and portions of Flamwood and Ellaton. According to official Electoral Commission (IEC) registration data, Ward 17 comprises a norm target of 4,891 registered voters and currently hosts a total registered voter population of 5,569 across five voting districts.

Voting District Breakdown & Locations

Below are the official voting districts, designated voting station venues, and voter quotas assigned within Ward 17:

SALGA House (VD: 86870559): Serves 1,624 registered voters. Located at SALGA House Boardroom, 56 c/o Williams and Tom Street, Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp (Coordinates: -26.8379, 26.6755).
NHK Doringkruin (VD: 86870010): Serves 2,633 registered voters. Located within the central suburban zone of Doringkruin.
Wesvalia High School (VD: 86870032 - Split VD): Serves 700 registered voters.
Goudkop Primary School (VD: 86870021 - Split VD): Serves 500 registered voters.
The White House Guesthouse (VD: 86870492 - Split VD): Serves 112 registered voters.

Key Boundaries & Neighborhood Landmarks

Residents can identify Ward 17 through key transport corridors and local landmarks:

Central Landmarks: SALGA House Boardroom, Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre, Life Anncron Hospital, Ficlassio Guest House & Events Venue, Silvakruin Guest House, and NHK Doringkruin.
Commercial & Retail Outlets: Food Lover's Market Klerksdorp (Latham Street), Matlosana Mall (to the southeast), and various commercial hubs along Williams Street.
Transport Arterials: Bound by the N12 national highway running along the southern boundary, with main access via the R30 and Dr. Yusuf Dadoo Avenue.

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

Official Ward 17 Councillor Candidates

According to official IEC filings for the local municipality elections, political party representation for Ward 17 (Ward Code: 64003017) includes the following official ward councillor candidates:

African National Congress (ANC): Santi Boas Mabalani Mbu
Democratic Alliance (DA): Abraham Gerhardus Strydom
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Allan Deon Durand
Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus / FF Plus): Lelanie Morris
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Johan Pretorius
People's Freedom Party: (List seat representation)
South African Communist Party (SACP): Matshediso Veronica Mosiane
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): (List seat representation)
Independent Candidates: Registered per specific voting district

Registered Political Parties Active in City of Matlosana Municipality

The following political organizations are registered to contest municipal elections within the City of Matlosana Local Municipality (NW403) across ward candidate slates and proportional representation (PR) lists:

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African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)
African Congress for Transformation (ACT)
African Movement Congress (AMC)
African National Congress (ANC)
African Transformation Movement (ATM)
Afrika Mayibuye Movement
All Citizens Party (ACP)
Amalgamated Concerned Residents Association
Azanian Ground Forces
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
Independent Ratepayers Association of SA
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
Labour Party of South Africa
Matlosana Service Delivery Movement
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)
Patriotic Alliance (PA)
People's Freedom Party
South African Communist Party (SACP)
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party)
United Africans Transformation (UAT)
United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP)
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus)
Independent Candidates

Knowing your ward boundaries, voting district stations, and local political choices ensures that every resident can actively contribute to accountable local governance and improved service delivery across Matlosana and surrounding districts.

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