Party in council
African National Congress in Chief Albert Luthuli
38 of 49 seats now (25 ward, 13 PR). From 2026: 26 of 49 seats (25 ward, 1 PR), as declared by the IEC.
ANC
Ward councillors now
- Ward 1 · Mbhabhathizi Johannes Nkumane
- Ward 2 · Sandile Praisegod Khumalo
- Ward 3 · Nomvula Elizabeth Dlamini
- Ward 4 · Vusi Boy Mabuza
- Ward 5 · Nompumelelo Prudence Nkosi
- Ward 6 · Sibusiso Nicholus Dube
- Ward 7 · Bheki Lucky Manana
- Ward 8 · Zamokuhle Charles Methula
- Ward 9 · Kuki Vincent Nkambule
- Ward 10 · Sibusiso Knowledge Lulane
- Ward 11 · Jeanet Makene
- Ward 12 · Xolani Sam Goodwill Shiba
- Ward 13 · Precious Thembelihle Hlatshwayo
- Ward 14 · Bonginhlanhla Magnificent Mauku
- Ward 15 · Lawrence Mzwandile Mncina
- Ward 16 · Steven Jamludi Maisela
- Ward 17 · Ryder Mandla Motaung
- Ward 18 · Obed Gininda
- Ward 19 · Banele Moses Masuku
- Ward 20 · Jabulane Trevor Mathebula
- Ward 21 · Peter Saul Mbokane
- Ward 22 · Dumsani Jele
- Ward 23 · Precious Zandile Nkosi
- Ward 24 · Susan Jabulile Thwala
- Ward 25 · Abel July Nkosi
PR councillors now
Wards won on 4 November 2026
- Ward 1 · Nkosinathi Ernest Sidu · 60.7%
- Ward 2 · Thabani Mfusi · 44.9%
- Ward 3 · Skhumbuzo Hamilton Msibi · 56.9%
- Ward 4 · Sbusiso Given Nkosi · 43.8%
- Ward 5 · Nompumelelo Prudence Nkosi · 58.4%
- Ward 6 · Sibusiso Nicholus Dube · 41.0%
- Ward 7 · Telly Bussisiwe Sibiya · 45.4%
- Ward 8 · Herbet Laymon Zablon Mkhwanazi · 55.8%
- Ward 9 · Kuki Vincent Nkambule · 53.9%
- Ward 10 · Sibusiso Knowledge Lulane · 52.4%
- Ward 11 · July Petros Soko · 55.8%
- Ward 12 · Nicholus Mavin Mbatha · 55.0%
- Ward 13 · Mduduzi Absalom Nkosi · 44.5%
- Ward 14 · Simon Sipho Nkosi · 49.4%
- Ward 15 · Lawrence Mzwandile Mncina · 39.3%
- Ward 16 · Josiah Sifiso Nkosi · 51.0%
- Ward 17 · Ryder Mandla Motaung · 62.6%
- Ward 18 · Happy Jozane Masilela · 50.6%
- Ward 19 · Banele Moses Masuku · 57.8%
- Ward 20 · July Samuel Mbhele · 47.0%
- Ward 21 · Lucky Groening · 52.8%
- Ward 22 · Dumsani Jele · 45.3%
- Ward 23 · Elcain Johoakum Lubede · 64.1%
- Ward 24 · David Simon Nkosi · 55.2%
- Ward 25 · Mphikeleli Johannes Nkosi · 65.2%
PR seats from 2026 · expected
- Lindiwe Loocat Sidu · list 1
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.