Kenny Kunene
Patriotic Alliance deputy president and Johannesburg public representative contesting the city’s mayoralty.
Candidates
Rali Mampeule
Businessman and property developer who launched MOVE SA and its Johannesburg mayoral campaign in September 2026.
Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi
Initially named as the MK Party’s eThekwini mayoral candidate before being replaced in September 2026.
Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi
Named by the MK Party to replace Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi as its eThekwini mayoral candidate.
Nkele Annie Matime
Former senior City of Tshwane official with more than two decades of public-sector and community-development experience, named as the MK
Bongani Baloyi
Named by the MK Party in its initial 2026 metro mayoral candidate line-up for City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Thulani Shongwe
Named by the MK Party in its initial 2026 metro mayoral candidate line-up for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
Mapaseka Mothibi
Named by the MK Party in its initial 2026 metro mayoral candidate line-up for Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
Mvuleni Mapu
Named by the MK Party in its initial 2026 metro mayoral candidate line-up for Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality.
Mzwandile Vaaibom
Named by the MK Party in its initial 2026 metro mayoral candidate line-up for Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.