The MK Party has named Bongani Baloyi as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate, alongside five others unveiled to contest key metros in the 2026 local government elections.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has unveiled six mayoral candidates for metropolitan municipalities as it steps up preparations for the 2026 local government elections, with Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo saying they would be the “face” of the party’s campaign.
The candidates were announced on Friday following a two-day meeting of the party’s national officials in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.
Bongani Baloyi will contest the City of Johannesburg, while Thulani Shongwe has been selected for Ekurhuleni.
In eThekwini, the party will be represented by Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi, with Mapaseka Mothibi contesting in Mangaung. Mzwandile Vaaiboom will represent the party in Buffalo City, while Mvuleni Mapu will contest Nelson Mandela Bay.
