Party in council

African National Congress in Emalahleni

34 of 68 seats now (27 ward, 7 PR). From 2026: 23 of 71 seats (23 ward, 0 PR), as declared by the IEC.

ANC

Ward councillors now

PR councillors now

Wards won on 4 November 2026
  • Ward 1 · Simon Fanie Sithole · 45.5%
  • Ward 2 · Thapelo Kervin Phogolo · 37.4%
  • Ward 4 · Merica Ntombifikile Nkosi · 38.4%
  • Ward 5 · Walter Nompumelelo Moela · 44.9%
  • Ward 6 · Ernock Masiane Khoza · 41.8%
  • Ward 7 · Thulani Jonny Seloane · 42.7%
  • Ward 8 · Fortune Lawrence Mbonani · 60.4%
  • Ward 9 · Sunday Zamisa Mathebula · 36.8%
  • Ward 11 · Lucky Nhlanhla Themba · 30.1%
  • Ward 12 · Lucky Magedi Tolo · 43.9%
  • Ward 13 · Elias Thapedi Kgole · 34.3%
  • Ward 14 · Kgadi Esther Madire · 35.1%
  • Ward 15 · Nombuso Happiness Mokwana · 32.8%
  • Ward 16 · Given Sibusiso Koko · 33.7%
  • Ward 17 · Emmanuel Lebelo Makuse · 38.9%
  • Ward 19 · Sphiwe Agnes Masilela · 26.0%
  • Ward 23 · Klaas Makereng Mbete · 33.3%
  • Ward 28 · Lucas Menzelwa Mtsweni · 60.3%
  • Ward 29 · Oupa Skosana · 57.5%
  • Ward 30 · Zanele Petty Patricia Mngube · 37.5%
  • Ward 31 · Michael Nkosana Mavuso · 53.2%
  • Ward 32 · Isaac Makonzani Nkome · 40.6%
  • Ward 35 · name not published · 41.2%
  • Ward 36 · Jack Thabo Thage · 36.2%

New councillors take office at the council's first sitting.