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Ward 30 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

By Karen Scheepers22 Oct 2026👁️ 38 views

As electoral activity expands across the JB Marks Local Municipality (NW405), ensuring local voters have complete visibility over their ward boundaries, voting station locations, and political nominations is crucial for promoting active turnout and community participation.

Serving a densely populated residential sector in Tshing, Ventersdorp, Ward 30 forms an important administrative division within the municipality's northern territory.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 30 is situated in the township of Tshing, Ventersdorp, within the JB Marks Local Municipality, North West province. Official Electoral Commission (IEC) registration records indicate that Ward 30 contains four designated voting districts serving a total registered voter population of 3,336.

Ward Number: 30
Suburb / Location: Tshing, Tshing Ext 4, Ventersdorp
Town: Ventersdorp
Municipality: NW405 - JB Marks Local Municipality
Province: North West
Total Registered Voters: 3,336

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 30 features four official voting stations strategically positioned across Tshing to accommodate local residents:

Voting District (VD)	Voting Station Name	Registered Voters	Split VD	Location / Street Details	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86940029	Thutoboswa Secondary School	1,822	No	Tshing Location, Ventersdorp	—
86940052	Tshing Primary School	787	No	Manaka Street, Tshing Location, Ventersdorp	-26.319183, 26.81182
86940074	Letshelemane Primary School	596	No	Tshing Location, Ventersdorp	—
86940063	Extension 5 Community Hall	131	Yes (Y)	Extension 5, Tshing, Ventersdorp	—

Area Boundaries & Surrounding Landmarks

The geographical footprint of Ward 30 spans across several core educational and residential sections of Tshing:

Educational Institutions: Thutoboswa Secondary School, Letshelemane Primary School, and Tshing Primary School.
Civic & Community Landmarks: Extension 5 Community Hall, Tshing Extension Sports Ground, and nearby health resources including Ventersdorp Hospital.
Primary Transit Lines: Bound along key local thoroughfares including Manaka Street, as well as the N14 transit corridor running along the southern boundary of the ward.

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

Official Ward 30 Councillor Candidates

Based on certified candidate lists released by the IEC for the 2026 local government elections (Ward Code: 64005030), 14 political party representatives are contesting the Ward 30 councillor seat:

ActionSA: Tshepo Erens Motihabane
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Ntswaki Joyce Bolofo
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): Christian Motsamai Mojafi
African National Congress (ANC): Evelyne Mapaseka Selepe
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Dipuo Gabooi
Baagi: Thembinkosi Daniel Qasane
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Phillip Moeketsi Boikanyo
Defenders of the People (DOP): Solomon Tshikare Matlho Phetoane
Democratic Alliance (DA): Tshepang Michael Mohapi
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Dimakatso Anna Mokoena
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Zinyusile Stefaans Mkumbeni
Solidarity Action Committee Collective: No Candidate Listed (PR List Only)
South African Communist Party (SACP): Mable Virginia Maqashela
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Molahlehi Isaac Genu
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Petrus Steyn

Registered Political Parties Active in JB Marks Municipality

The following list includes all political organizations officially registered to contest local municipal elections in the JB Marks Local Municipality. Parties without a direct candidate in Ward 30 participate via proportional representation (PR) 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 30 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.

Staying informed about designated voting stations and local candidate listings ensures residents can actively participate in local municipal governance and service delivery oversight. Residents of Ward 30 are encouraged to confirm their voting registration details with the Electoral Commission ahead of election day.

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