Party in council
African National Congress in Maphumulo
11 of 23 seats now (6 ward, 5 PR). From 2026: 6 of 25 seats (1 ward, 5 PR), as declared by the IEC.
ANC
Ward councillors now
- Ward 3 · Mzikayifani Patrick Bhengu
- Ward 5 · Sibusiso Herry Zulu
- Ward 7 · Thokozani Christopher Mathibela
- Ward 9 · Nkosingiphile Sphesihle Ntuli
- Ward 11 · Hlelizwe Happyboy Mhlongo
- Ward 12 · Faith Bongiwe Khuzwayo
PR councillors now
Wards won on 4 November 2026
- Ward 2 · Bhekinkosi Enock Ngidi · 41.4%
PR seats from 2026 · expected
- Mbuso Collen Khuzwayo · list 1
- Monica Hleziphi Khoza · list 2
- Robert Gatsha Zondi · list 3
- Happiness Nonhlanhla Ngcobo · list 4
- Nzo Luyanda Nkosi · list 5
Expected from the IEC certified party lists and the declared seat allocation (list order, skipping ward winners). Confirmed when the IEC publishes its councillor list. New councillors take office at the council's first sitting.