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Ward 29 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

By Karen Scheepers22 Oct 2026👁️ 59 views

With local government election preparations underway across the 34 wards of the JB Marks Local Municipality (NW405) in the North West province, providing clear information on ward boundaries, designated voting stations, and official political nominations is essential for active civic participation and community engagement.

. Situated in the township of Tshing in Ventersdorp, Ward 29 serves a vital residential populace within the municipality’s northern region.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 29 falls under the jurisdiction of the JB Marks Local Municipality in the North West province. According to official Electoral Commission (IEC) registration data, Ward 29 comprises two voting districts serving a total registered voter population of 3,334:

Ward Number: 29
Suburb / Location: Tshing, Ventersdorp
Town: Ventersdorp
Municipality: NW405 - JB Marks Local Municipality
Province: North West
Total Registered Voters: 3,334

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 29 features two official voting stations established to provide accessible voting locations for residents across Tshing:

Voting District (VD)	Voting Station Name	Registered Voters	Location / Street Address
86940018	Tshing Community Hall	1,750	Legakabe Street, Tshing, Ventersdorp
86940041	Tent at Ndlebe	1,584	Kotane Street, Tshing, Ventersdorp

Area Boundaries & Surrounding Landmarks

The geographic footprint of Ward 29 encompasses the primary urban section of Tshing Location. Primary landmarks, local infrastructure, and transit corridors defining this ward include:

Community & Civic Hubs: Tshing Community Hall serves as a primary civic assembly space and voting station hub.
Local Landmarks: Positioned near key local community landmarks, including the Tent at Ndlebe voting site and surrounding residential sections of Tshing.
Primary Transit Corridors: Bound by key regional transport links, including the N14 highway and the R53 corridor connecting Ventersdorp to regional trade routes.

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

Official Ward 29 Councillor Candidates

According to candidate filings certified by the Electoral Commission (IEC) for Ward 29 (Ward Code: 64005029), political party representatives contesting the ward councillor position include:

ActionSA: Suprise Mika
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Nosizwe Ngwexane
African National Congress (ANC): Matumelo Pauline Mokone
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Dipuo Gabooi
Baagi: Alfred Rantshabele Moroke
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Matshidiso Maria Dibe
Defenders of the People (DOP): Jafta Selani
Democratic Alliance (DA): Tshepang Michael Mohapi
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Ratsie Fanuel Motlhoiwa
People's Freedom Party: Jeffrey Bonisile Mgwevu
South African Communist Party (SACP): Freezman Chauke
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Johannes Sipho Mvemve
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Ruan Viljoen

Registered Political Parties Active in JB Marks Municipality

Below is the complete list of political parties officially registered to contest local municipal elections within the JB Marks Local Municipality. Parties that do not field a direct ward candidate in Ward 29 compete via proportional representation (PR) party lists or field representatives 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)
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 29 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.

Confirming your registered voting station and keeping up to date with candidate nominations ensures that every voter can meaningfully participate in municipal elections and local governance decisions. Residents across Ward 29 are encouraged to verify their registration status with the Electoral Commission ahead of election day.

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