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
- Ward 1 · Ntsweleng Stuurman Tlapy
- Ward 2 · Ntshintsha Ronald Thobela
- Ward 3 · Mxolisi Elvis Khoza
- Ward 4 · Justise Jonas Masilela
- Ward 5 · Walter Nompumelelo Moela
- Ward 6 · Tshepo Erick Maseko
- Ward 7 · Rudolf Seleme Mekoa
- Ward 8 · Xolani Arnold Nkosi
- Ward 9 · Annah Johannah Mtsweni
- Ward 10 · Cecilia Lizzy Maraba
- Ward 11 · Victor Mkhulu Soko
- Ward 12 · Lucky Magedi Tolo
- Ward 13 · Simphiwe Amos Mthimunye
- Ward 14 · Given Sibusiso Koko
- Ward 15 · Nombuso Happiness Mokwana
- Ward 16 · Shadrack Sizwe Buthelezi
- Ward 17 · Reggie Sizwe Mathebula
- Ward 19 · Sidney Tshogane Tjatji
- Ward 21 · Dumisani Dominic Mathaba
- Ward 23 · Klaas Makereng Mbete
- Ward 25 · Sipho Clifford Maseko
- Ward 27 · Lucas Dzondzi
- Ward 28 · Dorah Mbonayini Mabena
- Ward 29 · Bafana Timothy Lukhele
- Ward 30 · Zanele Petty Patricia Mngube
- Ward 31 · Khabo Betty Maphosa
- Ward 32 · Thembi Christina Shabalala
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.