Walter Sisulu Local Municipality - Council & Management

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Council & Management

Composition of Council:: ANC 11, DA 5, EFF 3, SACP 1, ATM 1, VF PLUS 1 (LGE 2026)

Controlling Party:: Hung council

Details of Political Appointees (Mayor to Other Council) and coalition arrangements have not been updated after the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. It will be updated as it becomes available.

Mayor:: Ms Vania Davids (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:: n/a

Speaker:: Mr Nalisile Simon Mathetha (ANC)

Chief Whip:: Ms Yandiswa Zweni

Other Council:: Ms Magda Botha (Exco Member: Finance); Ms Vania Davids (Exco Member: Technical Services); Mr Elrico Pretorius (Exco Member: Community Services); Ms Yandiswa Zweni (Exco Member: Corporate Services Committee)

Municipal Manager:: Mr Khaya Gashi

Chief Financial Officer:: Ms Thembisa Sikolo

Senior Management:: Mr Themba Mosompha (Director: Technical Services); Mr Zolani Pungwani (Director: Community Services); Mr Masonwabe Tikana (Director: Planning and Economic Development)

Communications Officers:: Ms Sinazo Bonongo; Samkelo Fetile

The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.

Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (EC145)

Council & Management