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Ward 26 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

By Karen Scheepers19 Oct 2026👁️ 27 views

Navigating local municipal boundaries and identifying your designated voting station is crucial for active civic engagement and staying informed on community development.

In the JB Marks Local Municipality (NW405), Ward 26 in Ikageng, Potchefstroom, combines essential voting infrastructure with a diverse lineup of political candidates contesting the 2026 municipal election.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 26 falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the JB Marks Local Municipality in the North West province. The ward consists of four official voting districts serving a total registered voter population of 3,956.

Ward Number: 26
Town / Suburb: Potchefstroom, Ikageng Ext 7
Municipality: NW405 - JB Marks Local Municipality
Province: North West
Total Registered Voters: 3,956

Voting Districts & Station Details

Below is the complete breakdown of the voting districts, voting station names, split VD status, and registered voter counts for Ward 26:

Voting District (VD)	Voting Station Name	Registered Voters	Split VD	Location / Street Details	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86910273	Tshupane Primary School	1,569	No	12732 Mogolodi Street, Ikageng Ext 7	-26.727558, 27.020007
86910396	Roman Catholic Church Ext 7 (Assumption Parish)	1,005	No	Ikageng Ext 7	—
86910509	Rejoy Day Care	926	Yes (Y)	Ikageng Ext 7 Area	—
86910655	Butter Fly Creche	456	Yes (Y)	Ikageng Ext 7 Area	—

Area Boundaries & Surrounding Landmarks

Ward 26 encompasses key sections of Ikageng Ext 7 and surrounding residential areas. Notable landmarks and local references within and adjacent to this ward include:

Schools & Early Childhood Centres: Tshupane Primary School, Rejoy Day Care, Butterfly Pre School / Butter Fly Creche, and Little Wonders Preschool / Montessori.
Places of Worship & Community Hubs: Roman Catholic Church Ext 7 (Assumption Parish), Mohadin Masjid, OR Tambo Hall, and Ipeloeng Library nearby.
Commercial Points & Local Eateries: Bite Me Kotas, Potso's Chesanyama, Kwa Mike's Pub & Grill, and Usave Ikageng.
Key Thoroughfares: Mogolodi Street, Lekhele Street, Dandala Street, 1st Avenue, and Mamba Avenue.

Note: Figures in this article are sourced from published PDF documents and may vary following registration updates.

Official Ward 26 Candidate Roster for 2026

According to official candidate nominations submitted to the Electoral Commission (IEC), the following political party candidates are contesting Ward 26 (Ward Code: 64005026) in the JB Marks Local Municipality:

ActionSA: Johannes Thabo Malgas
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Nicolaas Cornelius Gerhardus Fourie
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): Ingrid Violet Tumelo Kodisang
African National Congress (ANC): Nombuyiselo Liesbet Kgosane
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Ennocent Thabiso Mngwandi
All Citizens Party (ACP): Emily Monyake
Baagi: Keamogetsi Victor Notwane
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Thabiso Jacob Ramauane
Defenders of the People (DOP): Asiphe Majeke
Democratic Alliance (DA): Morabe David Mqwati
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Letlhogonolo Ishmael Motiti
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Tshepo Montgomorey Mothebe
Solidarity Action Committee Collective: Gabriel Sikisi Mashaba
South African Communist Party (SACP): Chimane Andreas Kgowane
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Maswe Gabriel Nkhane
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): William Richard Du Plessis

Registered Political Parties in JB Marks Local Municipality

The political organizations listed below are officially registered to contest elections within the JB Marks Local Municipality. Parties that do not have a direct ward candidate in Ward 1 compete via proportional representation (PR) party lists or field representatives across other municipal wards:

ActionSA
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)
African Congress for Transformation (ACT)
African National Congress (ANC)
Afrika Mayibuye Movement
All Citizens Party (ACP)
Baagi
Build One South Africa (BOSA)
Concerned Potchefstroom Residents
Defenders of the People (DOP)
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)
Patriotic Alliance (PA)
People's Freedom Party
Solidarity Action Committee Collective
South African Communist Party (SACP)
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party)
United Africans Transformation (UAT)
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus)
Registered Independent Candidates

Please note: Ward 26 voters seeking additional details or clarification regarding party manifestos and campaign contacts are encouraged to reach out directly to their preferred political party or local campaign branch.

Knowing your voting district and ward candidates ensures you remain empowered and ready to participate in local governance. Residents of Ward 26 are encouraged to confirm their voting station details with the Electoral Commission prior to election day.

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