ActionSA candidate for Ward 34, eThekwini
Andrew Akkers
Andrew Akkers is a third-generation Ward 34 resident. He owned and operated a community transport business from 1991 to 2021.
He brings 24 years of HSSEQ experience, including Security Manager and Advisor roles in the retail and corporate maritime sectors as well as service on the Port of Durban MARSECO.
His roots run three generations deep in Ward 34. He wants future generations to inherit a safe, clean community with reliable services, maintained infrastructure and opportunities to thrive.
- Ward
- Ward 34, eThekwini Metro
- Phone and WhatsApp
- 074 111 3777
Already working for you.
- Elected independent Ward 34 councillor in August 2024 with 43,93% of the vote.
- Gave up a permanent position at a blue-chip corporate company to serve his community after the former ward councillor was recalled.
- Rolls up his sleeves, stands up for residents, follows up and demands results.
Plan to fix Ward 34.
- Formal housing & dignity: Identify suitable land and advance dignified housing solutions for communities living in informal settlements.
- Reliable services & infrastructure: Renew ageing water infrastructure, improve roads, stormwater, sanitation, refuse removal and response times.
- Safer, cleaner neighbourhoods: Tackle illegal dumping and neglected properties; work with residents, CPFs and law enforcement.
- Restore public facilities: Upgrade sports and community facilities, with Firwood Road Municipal Swimming Pool a key priority.
- Ethical governance & accountability: Transparent, responsible spending; public money must serve the public.
2021 local government election results
Voting districts in Ward 34.
In 2021, 7 001 ballots were cast across the 6 voting districts that make up Ward 34: 6 899 valid votes and 102 spoilt. That is a turnout of 41,83% of the 16 737 registered voters.
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School
VD 433604991 382 valid votes, 32 spoilt
- ANC56,95%787
- DA4,99%69
- IFP8,39%116
- EFF22,50%311
- VF0,07%1
- ActionSA0,87%12
- Other6,22%86
Effingham Heights Primary School
VD 433604771 392 valid votes, 30 spoilt
- ANC25,36%353
- DA41,16%573
- IFP14,44%201
- EFF7,47%104
- ActionSA0,72%10
- Other10,85%151
Greenwood Park Primary School
VD 433603981 339 valid votes, 10 spoilt
- ANC21,14%283
- DA50,78%680
- IFP11,43%153
- EFF3,21%43
- VF0,15%2
- ActionSA3,14%42
- Other10,16%136
St Michael'S Primary School
VD 433604551 177 valid votes, 11 spoilt
- ANC13,85%163
- DA46,05%542
- IFP19,97%235
- EFF2,55%30
- VF0,08%1
- ActionSA0,76%9
- Other16,74%197
Effinghman Secondary School
VD 43360466917 valid votes, 0 spoilt
- ANC5,02%46
- DA61,94%568
- IFP17,99%165
- EFF1,53%14
- ActionSA0,55%5
- Other12,98%119
Kenville Primary School
VD 43360488692 valid votes, 19 spoilt
- ANC29,91%207
- DA36,56%253
- IFP7,51%52
- EFF6,65%46
- ActionSA1,01%7
- Other18,35%127
Party shares are percentages of valid votes in each voting district, with the number of votes alongside. Source: IEC 2021 local government election final results.
Vote Andrew Akkers and ActionSA.
Wednesday 4 November 2026. Vote ActionSA for your ward councillor and for the party.