Independent candidates make history in Alex

For the first time in the history of a democratic South Africa, Alexandra will have independent candidates contesting the November 1 Local Government Elections.

Two independent candidates have entered the election fray, one in Ward 81 who has no known previous connection or links to any party, while the other in Ward 75 is a disgruntled member of the ANC who claimed to have been ‘outmanoeuvered’ during the party’s final candidacy selection process.

Youthful community builder and worker, Nkele Galedzana (26) has already made history by becoming the first independent candidate and youthful woman to stand in a pre-dominantly ANC township. Theophilus Kgotso Lengwati is standing in Ward 81, which is currently a DA controlled ward.

If the two win their respective wards, they will further entrench themselves in ther history books by being the first independent candidates to stand in an election and win it, and that will only be known after November 1.

Ward 75 Sanie Mavhona (ANC); Mannena Mofokeng (ARA); and Edward Maloma (EFF); Nkele Galedzana (Independent candidate).

Ward 105 Tefo Raphandu (ANC); Shadrack Mkhonto (ActionSA); Zandile Dube (PAC); Sekgothe Aaron Komane (EFF); Zandile Fikile Langa (Cope); Leslie Lesch (VF Plus); Judith Dumisile Madiakgotla (DA); Thembisa Mnyaka (ATM); and Richard Maunga (ACDP).

Ward 76 Mantwa Masopa (ActionSA); Zandile Mothupi (ANC); Leshwalo Molokoane (EFF); Openia Taunyane (ARA); and Jan Mpapele (DA).

Ward 107 Dipalelo Mokoena (EFF); Floyd Ngwenya (ANC); Strike Rambani (DA); Elizabeth Mkhwanazi (ARA); Hlengiwe Hlongwane (IFP).

Ward 81 Joanne Horwitz (DA); Theo Lengwati (Independent Candidate); Zodwa Tlale (ANC); and Mmereki Legodi (EFF).