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04/10/2026

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MASHELE SEBONIKHALISO LUKHELE | ANC Ward 13 Councillor Candidate

Cde Mashele Sebonikhaliso Lukhele is an experienced community leader and public representative with a strong background in local government, community development and municipal leadership. His experience includes infrastructure development, housing, finance and community engagement.

He matriculated from Zikhethele Secondary School and has continued to develop his skills through further education and professional training. His studies include N3 Electrical Engineering at Springs College, a Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management from MANCOSA, a Certificate in Ethics, and a Certificate in Municipal Financial Management from the University of the Witwatersrand. He is currently pursuing a Degree in Public Administration at MANCOSA.

Cde Mashele has been actively involved in community development, including serving as a Community Liaison Officer and contributing to projects such as the reticulation of electricity in Impumelelo, road rehabilitation and housing initiatives. From 2010 to 2012, he served as Chairperson of the Impumelelo Development Centre.

He has served as a Ward Councillor since 2016 and was Chairperson of the Petitions Committee from 2016 to 2022. He has also served as Acting Speaker of Council on several occasions and has taken on the responsibility of Acting Mayor when required.

Since 2021, Cde Mashele has served as the MMC for Finance, gaining extensive experience in municipal financial management, governance and oversight.

His political leadership experience includes serving two terms as Chairperson of the ANCYL Branch, three terms as Chairperson of the ANC BEC, and currently serving as a member of the ANC Sedibeng Regional Executive Committee (REC).

With extensive experience in community leadership, municipal governance and financial management, Cde Mashele is committed to strengthening service delivery, accountable governance and meaningful development within the community.

03/10/2026

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NEO MOGOTSI | ANC Ward 12 Councillor Candidate

Cde Neo Mogotsi, also known as Cde Ronny, is a dedicated and community-focused leader with experience in community development, leadership and stakeholder engagement. He is committed to serving communities, strengthening public participation and contributing to improved public services and local development.

His leadership experience includes serving as a Ward Committee Member, Branch Executive Member, Deputy Chairperson Portfolio, Rural and Domestic Workers Portfolio, Ward Business Sector Chairperson and SANCO Provincial Executive Member. Through these roles, he has gained experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations and coordinating community-focused initiatives.

Cde Neo currently serves as a Community Liaison Officer at Eskom, a position he has held since March 2025. He previously served as Director at Zillion Services from February 2021 to March 2023 and as Sales Manager at Carsales Guide from March 2014 to October 2019. His professional experience has strengthened his skills in communication, people management, business development and problem-solving.

He completed his Matric at Petit High School in Benoni and has furthered his leadership and governance development through the OR Tambo School of Leadership, where he studied History of South Africa and the ANC, Building the ANC Organisation, Government and Economic Development. He has also completed training through the National School of Governance in Ethics in Public Service and Ethics in Local Government.

With experience across community development, public service, business and stakeholder engagement, Cde Neo is committed to using his skills and leadership experience to serve the Ward 12 community and contribute to its development and opportunities.

02/10/2026

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MAPULE MOTSEPE | ANC Ward 11 Councillor Candidate

Cde Mapule Motsepe is an experienced community leader and public representative with a long-standing commitment to public service, community development and local government. Her leadership journey began during her secondary school years at Ratanda Secondary School, where she became actively involved in student politics through COSAS in the mid-1980s. This experience developed into continued involvement in youth and political structures, including the ANCYL, ANC and SACP.

Within the ANC, Cde Mapule has served in various leadership positions in Ward 11, including Deputy Secretary of the BEC from 2011 to 2023 and Secretary of the BEC from 2023 to date. She also served as Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Lesedi Zone from 2015 to 2023.

Her leadership experience extends to the ANC Women’s League, where she served as Deputy Secretary of the BEC from 2011 to 2015, Deputy Chairperson from 2015, and has served as Branch Chairperson since 2023. She is also a member of the ANCWL Sedibeng Regional Working Committee.

Cde Mapule has served as SACP Branch Secretary since 2013 and as an additional member of the SACP District Executive Committee. She also previously served as an additional member of SANCO from 2016 to 2018.

Her local government experience includes serving as a Ward 11 Councillor in Lesedi Local Municipality from 2016 to 2021, during which she also served as a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for Infrastructure. In 2021, she subsequently served as Speaker of Lesedi Local Municipality Council. Cde Mapile returned to serve as a Ward 11 Councillor and currently serves as the MMC responsible for Legal and Corporate Services.

Cde Mapule completed her National Senior Certificate in 2019, thereafter completing her Diploma in Community Development. She has undertaken further leadership and political development programmes, including the ANC Political School, the SALGA Councillor Induction Programme and a Leadership Skills Certificate through the Academy of York.

With extensive experience in political leadership, community representation and municipal governance, Cde Mapule is committed to serving the Ward 11 community and contributing to responsive, accountable and effective local government.

01/10/2026

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Nomusa Mbata | ANC Ward 10 Councillor Candidate

Cde Nomusa Joyce Mbata is a dedicated humanitarian who has extensive experience in working with the community. She is dedicated and passionate about empowering the growth of women and youth, including the welfare of young men within the community, children and people living with disabilities. She has a vast background in social sector work, the business sector and community development.

She began her professional career working for one of the large commercial banks from 1995 to 2005, gaining knowledge in the financial health within local communities. She was a branch member in Soweto, where her political career took off. She began working in 2012 as the Treasurer of SANCO. Within the next years, she worked with several NPO’s, ensuring stability between them and the municipal government. She was the ANCWL branch Chairperson for the period of 2016 to 2021.

Cde Nomusa has actively served her community through her involvement as a Ward Committee, serving for two terms for the NPO, NGO, health and people living with disabilities contributing to the social needs and local development of the community. She also used her business skills to support with local job creation within the private sector.

She began her schooling years at Xolani Senior Secondary School, and thereafter furthered her studies later on and graduated in Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg. She completed a course to Introduction of Political studies at the OR TAMBO School of Leadership. She was later elected as the ANCWL PEC member in the year 2022 and is also currently serving as the ANC branch Chairperson.

With Cde Nomusa’s vast knowledge in serving the community and her passion for the people, she is determined and dedicated to contribute her efforts, time, expertise and skills to serve and ensure the betterment of the community of Lesedi. Her background with working with the community reflects on the commitment she has serving her people for a better future.

30/09/2026

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CATHERINE-DIANNE PENN | ANC Ward 9 Councillor Candidate

Cde Catherine-Dianne Penn is a dedicated and empathetic community leader with over a decade of experience in stakeholder engagement, conflict mediation, policy implementation and community development.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Politics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Politics from the University of the Witwatersrand. She has also completed training in Stakeholder Management, Skills Development Facilitation, Coaching and Mentoring, and Employment Equity.

Cde Catherine-Dianne has built her professional experience primarily within municipal and public sector environments, working across human resources, employee wellness, training and development, stakeholder engagement and employment equity. Her work has involved supporting employees and communities, facilitating conflict resolution, coordinating programmes and promoting fairness, inclusion and social well-being.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, she has been actively involved in mentorship, charity and community support initiatives. Her community service includes teaching children with disabilities, mentoring young people and supporting community-based programmes.

She is passionate about building safer, more inclusive and better-managed communities, with a particular interest in youth empowerment, women's development, accountable leadership and improving access to opportunities.

With her background in politics, psychology, human development and public-sector engagement, Cde Catherine-Dianne is committed to serving Ward 9 through accessible leadership, meaningful community participation and responsive local government.

30/09/2026

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GULAM MOHAMMED YUSUF | ANC Ward 8 Councillor Candidate

Cde Gulam Mohammed Yusuf is a community-focused leader committed to listening to residents, understanding their concerns and working towards a stronger and more responsive Ward 8 community.

His approach to community leadership is centred on engagement, accountability and integrity. He believes that effective representation begins with listening to residents and ensuring that their concerns are properly raised, followed up and communicated through the appropriate municipal processes.

Cde Gulam is committed to strengthening the relationship between residents and their elected representatives by keeping the community informed, encouraging open communication and ensuring that residents’ concerns receive proper attention.

He completed his secondary education at Kamwala Secondary School in Zambia in 1979, where he studied subjects including English, History, Economics, Bookkeeping, Science, Biology and Mathematics.

In 1985, he furthered his studies at Evelyn Hone College in Zambia, completing a Diploma in Marketing. His studies included Business Economics, Economics, Business, Geography, Mathematics, History and Science.

With his commitment to community engagement and his background in marketing and economics, Cde Gulam is dedicated to serving Ward 8 with integrity, respect and a focus on the interests and well-being of the whole community.

29/09/2026

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THEMBA MOTSEPE | ANC Ward 07 Councillor Candidate

Cde Themba Motsepe is an experienced community and political leader with a diverse background in municipal governance, labour relations, community leadership and the creative arts.

He matriculated from Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School in 1996. His early passion for music saw him serve as the lead singer of Woza Africa from 1990 to 1994. He later studied Contemporary Music at the Contemporary Music College from 1996 to 1997.

Cde Themba began his professional career at De Hoek Toll Plaza, where he worked as a Toll Collector and Senior Toll Collector from 2001 to 2004. He subsequently worked as a Labour Relations Officer at Heidelberg Hospital from 2012 to 2016, during which he completed various certificates in Labour Law.

In 2018, he completed the Municipal Finance Management Programme (CPMD) at the University of the Witwatersrand. Since August 2016, he has served as an MMC responsible for Local Economic Development and Planning, gaining extensive experience in local government and municipal service delivery.

His political and labour leadership experience includes serving two terms as ANC Branch Chairperson, two terms as SACP Branch Chairperson, two terms as SACP Zonal Secretary, and one term as SACP District Member. He has also served as a SATAWU Alternate Shop Steward, NEHAWU Shop Steward for two terms, COSATU Local Executive Member, and SANCO Branch Secretary.

Cde Themba is currently a member of the Regional Executive Committee (REC) and Regional Working Committee (RWC), a graduate of the OR Tambo School of Leadership, and a member of the Political and Training Unit. He also serves in SALGA responsibilities as an alternate chairperson of the Economic Development Working Group.

Cde Themba is also one of the Mayoral Nominees for Lesedi Local Municipality. With extensive experience across local government, labour, political leadership and community development, he brings a broad understanding of the challenges facing communities and the importance of responsive, accountable and developmental local government.