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Ward 31 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

By Karen Scheepers23 Oct 2026👁️ 162 views

As democratic preparations progress across the 34 wards of the JB Marks Local Municipality (NW405), accessing transparent and comprehensive information regarding voting stations, geographic boundaries, and political nominations is essential for fostering strong voter engagement.

Covering a vast rural territory encompassing agricultural communities, farming hamlets, and regional water infrastructure north of Ventersdorp, Ward 31 serves as an important rural division in the municipality.

Key Location & Administrative Details

Ward 31 spans across an extensive rural region within the JB Marks Local Municipality in the North West province. According to official Electoral Commission (IEC) registration records, Ward 31 includes six designated voting districts with a total registered voter population of 3,212:

Ward Number: 31
Primary Suburbs / Areas: Goedgevonden, Ga-Mogopa, Swartplaas, Klipgat Farm, Buckingham, and surrounding Ventersdorp rural areas
Town: Ventersdorp
Municipality: NW405 - JB Marks Local Municipality
Province: North West
Total Registered Voters: 3,212

Voting Districts & Station Details

Ward 31 features six official voting stations positioned throughout the rural territory to ensure voting accessibility for farming hamlets and local communities:

Voting District (VD)	Voting Station Name	Registered Voters	Split VD	Location / Street Details	Coordinates (Lat/Long)
86820857	Poelano Secondary School	1,176	No	37 Goedgevonden Village, Ventersdorp	-26.15503, 26.88432
86821005	Boikhutsong Community Hall	932	No	Boikhutsong Area, Ventersdorp	—
86820868	Regorogile Combined School	742	No	Ga-Mogopa Area	—
86820408	Buckingham Hall	196	No	Buckingham Area	—
86820925	Klipgat Farm	83	No	Klipgat Farm Area	—
86820431	Swartplaas Shop	83	No	Swartplaas Area	—

Area Boundaries & Surrounding Landmarks

The geographic boundary of Ward 31 covers a large portion of the agricultural landscape north and east of Ventersdorp:

Educational & Civic Hubs: Poelano Secondary School, Regorogile Combined School, and Boikhutsong Community Hall.
Local Landmarks & Infrastructure: Klerkskraal Dam, Swartplaas Shop, Buckingham Hall, and Klipgat Farm.
Regional Transit Routes: Bounded along major regional road networks, including the N14 corridor running west-to-east through the southern section of the ward towards the Gauteng border.

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

Official Ward 31 Councillor Candidates

Based on certified candidate lists published by the IEC for the 2026 local government elections (Ward Code: 64005031), 14 political party candidates are contesting the Ward 31 councillor seat:

ActionSA: Fikile Joseph Mohoka
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): Pule Maxwell Gift Mosiane
African Congress for Transformation (ACT): Lerato Sarah Mosegathebe
African National Congress (ANC): Leon Musa Mkhabela
Afrika Mayibuye Movement: Ezekiel Wesi Gabooi
Baagi: Monnapula Cedric Mokoele
Build One South Africa (BOSA): Goitsimang Elizabeth Charlie
Concerned Potchefstroom Residents: No Candidate Listed (PR List Only)
Defenders of the People (DOP): Phori Daniel Motaung
Democratic Alliance (DA): Alehlohonolo Thabang Dibakwane
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): Ntate Abel Mokoena
Patriotic Alliance (PA): Milton Terence Lawrence Van Coller
People's Freedom Party: No Candidate Listed (PR List Only)
Solidarity Action Committee Collective: No Candidate Listed (PR List Only)
South African Communist Party (SACP): Lingekile Amos Hina
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party): Mammy Jane Mjuleni
United Africans Transformation (UAT): No Candidate Listed (PR List Only)
Vryheidsfront Plus / Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus): Petrus Steyn

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 without a direct candidate in Ward 31 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)
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 31 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.

Checking registration details and identifying designated local voting stations allows residents to participate fully in local government elections and civic oversight. Residents across Ward 31 are encouraged to verify their voting status with the Electoral Commission prior to election day.

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