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Ward 28 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

By Karen Scheepers21 Oct 2026👁️ 25 views

As campaign efforts continue across the JB Marks Local Municipality (NW405), understanding ward boundaries, voting station locations, and political nominations is crucial for promoting active voter turnout and local civic engagement.

Serving a extensive geographic region that stretches across rural agricultural zones, educational infrastructure, and municipal communities north of Potchefstroom, Ward 28 forms a vital administrative sector within the municipality.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 28 is one of the largest municipal divisions by area in the JB Marks Local Municipality, situated within the North West province. According to official Electoral Commission (IEC) registration records, Ward 28 comprises five designated voting districts and serves a total registered voter population of 3,101.

Ward Number: 28
Primary Suburbs / Areas: Die Bult, Muiskraal, Boskop Dam Nature Reserve, Rysmierbult, Debeerskraal, and surrounding rural agricultural areas
Town: Potchefstroom
Municipality: NW405 - JB Marks Local Municipality
Province: North West
Total Registered Voters: 3,101

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 28 is equipped with five official voting stations designed to ensure geographical accessibility for both urban university-adjacent residents and widespread farming communities:

Voting District (VD)	Voting Station Name	Registered Voters	Location / Street Details	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86910071	North West University Hall J17	1,364	J17 Meyer Street, Die Bult, Potchefstroom	-26.68903, 27.0884
86820509	Battle to Survive School	718	Boskop Dam Area	—
86820442	Rysmierbult Hall	503	Rysmierbult Area	—
86820497	Muiskraal	329	Muiskraal Area	—
86820936	Debeerskraal Primary School	187	Debeerskraal Area	—

Area Boundaries & Surrounding Landmarks

The geographical footprint of Ward 28 spans across major agricultural, ecological, and educational reference points in the region:

Educational & Academic Hubs: North West University (NWU) Campus J17 Hall, Debeerskraal Primary School, and Battle to Survive School.
Ecological & Recreational Features: Boskop Dam Nature Reserve, Klerkskraal Dam boundary, and surrounding natural reserves.
Regional Transit Corridors: Stretches along primary transit arteries linking Potchefstroom to Ventersdorp and the Carletonville/Gauteng provincial border.

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

Official Ward 28 Councillor Candidates

Based on the certified candidate lists published by the IEC for the 2026 local government elections (Ward Code: 64005028), 14 political party representatives are contesting the Ward 28 councillor seat:

ActionSA: Alfred Tshepang Mogajane
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Louis Lourens Loots
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): Makgato Samuel Gorewang
African National Congress (ANC): Mogorosi John Moyo
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Sthembiso Ashley Mtshwene
Baagi: Cornelia Mantsho Sepamatla
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Isaak Mogale
Defenders of the People (DOP): Asiphe Majeke
Democratic Alliance (DA): Willem Andries Mostert
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Mohau Abram Phale
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Sylvia Matalla Mosete
South African Communist Party (SACP): Mpho Paul Musetha
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Malefu Violet Golds
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Matthys Wilhelm Christiaan Rossouw

Registered Political Parties Active in JB Marks Municipality

Below is the complete list of political organizations officially registered to contest local municipal elections within the JB Marks Local Municipality. Parties that do not feature a direct candidate in Ward 28 participate via proportional representation (PR) party list seats or field candidates in 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 28 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.

Remaining informed regarding your voting district boundaries and local candidates ensures that your voice is heard in local municipal decisions and service delivery initiatives. Ward 28 residents are encouraged to confirm their voting registration status with the Electoral Commission prior to election day.

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