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Municipal by-elections scheduled for 28 January 2009
27 January 2009
Municipal ward by-elections will take place on Wednesday, 28 January 2009 in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the Northern Cape.
The Electoral Commission confirmed that 27 vacant wards will be contested by 106 candidates of whom 13 are independent candidates while the other 93 represent 12 political parties.
In the Eastern Cape by-elections will take place in two wards:
* Ward 15 in Nkonkobe Municipality [Alice] – EC127 will be contested by Tobile Limba of the African National Congress; Lizeka Eunice Nodayizana of the Congress of the People; and Mthuthuzeli Gordon Ntozini of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the death of the councillor.
* Ward 2 in Nxuba Municipality [Adelaide]– EC128 will be contested by George de Lange, an independent candidate; Aenle Leo Dayile of the Adelaide Residents Association; Thando Nelson Ngetu of the African National Congress; and Lulamile Ndala of the Congress of the People.
The ward was previously represented by the Adelaide Residents Association and became vacant due to the expulsion of the councillor by the party.
In the Free State by-elections will take place in four wards:
* Ward 32 in Mangaung Municipality [Bloemfontein]– FS172 will be contested by Mongezi Filiph Tafana, an independent candidate; Ntsebeng Joyce Ntahane of the African Christian Democratic Party; Paseka Paulus Machelebeta of the African National Congress; Rammejana Koos Motshabi of the Black Consciousness Party; and Nthabiseng Augustine Nkanyane of the Dikwankwetla Party of South Africa.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward 34 in Mangaung Municipality [Bloemfontein]– FS172 will be contested by Mojalefa Jeremiah Mohlouoa, an independent candidate; Lethusang Matheu Khanlienyane of the African Christian Democratic Party; Mohanoe Ben Mohlouoa of the African National Congress; Pule Abraham Mosoeu of the Black Consciousness Party; and Molelekeng Anna Mphomela of the Dikwankwetla Party of South Africa.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward 37 in Mangaung Municipality [Bloemfontein]– FS172 will be contested by Selloane Emily Taaibosch, an independent candidate; Pule Joseph Rampai of the African Christian Democratic Party; Motshabi David Hlujane of the African National Congress; Khokhoma Jakop Motsi of the Black Consciousness Party; and Moipone Maria Soaisa of the Dikwankwetla Party of South Africa.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward nine in Setsoto Municipality [Senekal] – FS191 will be contested by Ramotsili Albert Mothibeli, an independent candidate; Mojabeng Celestina Nakasi of the African National Congress; and Evert Philip Strydom of the Democratic Alliance.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the death of the councillor.
In Gauteng by-elections will take place in two wards:
* Ward 25 in Mogale City Municipality [Krugersdorp] – GT481 will be contested by Jerry Dube Mosalagae Motshoane of the African Christian Democratic Party; and Ntsetsere Voster Molele of the African National Congress.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward 19 in City of Johannesburg [Johannesburg] – JHB will be contested by Sello Issac Tladi, an independent candidate; Maurice Itani Rambau of the African Christian Democratic Party; Michael Ncedane of the African National Congress; Mothela Adophus Masithe of the Azanian People’s Organisation; Sharon Sister Nxumalo of the Inkatha Freedom Party; Lawrence Charlie Nyatumbo of Operation Khanyisa Movement; and Stanley Mthunzi of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the death of the councillor.
In KwaZulu-Natal by-elections will take place in two wards:
* Ward five in Dannhauser Municipality [Durnacol] – KZN254 will be contested by Zakhele Samuel Ngubeni of the African National Congress; and Agirippa Bhekinkosi Langa of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
The ward was previously represented by the Inkatha Freedom Party and became vacant due to the death of the councillor.
* Ward 12 in Ubuhlebezwe Municipality [Ixopo] – KZN434 will be contested by Thulani Conrad Dlamini of the African National Congress; and Mhlombeseni Amos Ngubane of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
The ward was previously represented by the Inkatha Freedom Party and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
In Limpopo by-elections will take place in two wards:
* Ward seven in Greater Tzaneen Municipality [Tzaneen] – LIM333 will be contested by Simon Bradley Mokhwaripa of the African Christian Democratic Party; Makwale Daniel Mabape of the African National Congress; Masale Maureen Rakgwale of the Congress of the People; and Sethakgale Esther Mokwena of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward six in Musina Municipality [Messina] – LIM341 will be contested by Lucias Cosmo Manda of the African Christian Democratic Party; Violet Aamina Milanzi of the African National Congress; Luvhengo Irene Magau of the Azanian People’s Organisation; Dickson Pesulo of the Congress of the People; Johann Ellis of the Democratic Alliance and Masauko Pesulo of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the death of the councillor.
In the Northern Cape by-elections will take place in 15 wards:
* Ward three in Kamiesberg Municipality [Garies] – NC064 will be contested by Jakob Hermanus Pemiedie of the African National Congress; Jasper Jacobus Kordom of the Congress of the People; and Lionel van Wyk of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward three in Kai! Garib Municipality [Keimoes] – NC082 will be contested by Sarah Jacob of the African National Congress; Francis Coetzee of the Congress of the People; and Andries Johannes Brand of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward four in Kai !Garib Municipality [Keimoes] – NC082 will be contested by Jan Paul Thomas van Rooi, an independent candidate; Pieter Johan Scheepers of the African National Congress; Perpetua Vincentina Swartz of the Congress of the People; and April van der Westhuizen of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward five in Kai !Garib Municipality [Keimoes] – NC082 will be contested by Jasmine Junita Lakey and Martie Burger, both independent candidates; George Sias Rooi of the African National Congress; Walter Thillo van Eeden of the Congress of the People; and Christina Steenkamp of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward three in KHARA HAIS Municipality [Upington] – NC083 will be contested by Ellie Allies of the African National Congress; Alvin Frederick du Plessis of the Congress of the People; and Sarah du Plessis of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward five in Khara Hais Municipality [Upington] – NC083 will be contested by Johannes Leonard Sinako Plaatjies of the African National Congress; Katrina de Wee of the Congress of the People; and Jan Maritz of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward seven in Khara Hais Municipality [Upington] – NC083 will be contested by Sammy J Williams, an independent candidate; Michael Segede of the African National Congress; Elsie Mokgotla of the Congress of the People; and Jakobus Greeff of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward one in !Kheis Municipality [Groblershoop] – NC084 will be contested by Piet Mpelwane of the African Christian Democratic Party; Samuel Esau of the African National Congress; Pieter Albertus Eksteen of the Congress of the People; and Luciano Llewellyn Freehein Freeman of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward two in !KHEIS Municipality [Groblershoop] – NC084 will be contested by Richard Matsila of the African Christian Democratic Party; Lena Gous-Noble of the African National Congress; Elizabeth Cloete of the Congress of the People; and Lea Magdelene Loraine Moses of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward four in! Kheis Municipality [Groblershoop] – NC084 will be contested by Trudie Esau of the African National Congress; and Koos Esau of the Congress of the People.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward one in Sol Plaatje Municipality [Kimberley] – NC091 will be contested by Maria Rachel Snyman, an independent candidate; Hendrik Swak of the African Christian Democratic Party; Vaughan Victor Settley of the African National Congress; Rosie Annie Ludick of the Congress of the People; and Jacobus Koos Job of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward seven in Sol Plaatje Municipality [Kimberley] – NC091 will be contested by Ronney Tsholohelo Morwe of the African National Congress; Dimakatso Prospecia Motlhokwane of the Azanian People’s Organisation; Patrick Garret Matika of the Congress of the People; and Teko Christopher Ngobeza of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward 13 in Sol Plaatje Municipality [Kimberley] – NC091 will be contested by Setokozi Piet Mocholo and Solomon Modisakeng, both independent candidates; Lephallo Ephraim Mafooa of the African National Congress; Ngungunyana Cedrick Nodoba of the Azanian People’s Organisation; Collin Moremedi of the Congress of the People; George Andrew du Plooy of the Independent Democrats; and Vincent Vincentio Johnson Mabuyangwe of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward 18 in Sol Plaatje Municipality [Kimberley] – NC091 will be contested by Mxholisi Michael Rhadebe of the African Christian Democratic Party; Eunice Mosele Mathe of the African National Congress; and Joseph Mazabane of the Congress of the People.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
* Ward three in Phokwane Municipality [Hartswater] – NC094 will be contested by Flora Ontsheketse Pitso of the African National Congress; Kenalemang Anna Mothobi of the Azanian People’s Organisation; Motlagosebatho Susan Halter of the Congress of the People; and Jennifer Kelehe of the Independent Democrats.
The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant due to the resignation of the councillor.
Voting stations will be open from 07h00 to 21h00. A total of 111 549 voters are registered in the 27 wards and 99 voting districts where by-elections will be taking place.
Voters who need more information on the by-elections should contact their local Municipal Electoral Officer during office hours or visit the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) website at http://www.elections.org.za. Contact details for Municipal Electoral Officers are available on the website (Contact us).
Enquiries:
Kate Bapela
Cell: 082 600 6386
Issued by: Independent Electoral Commission
27 January 2009
Source: Independent Electoral Commission (http://www.elections.org.za/)