ActionSA candidate for Ward 8, eThekwini
Peter Newmarch
Peter Newmarch is a Professional Land Surveyor contesting Ward 8, with expertise in land rights, housing, planning and infrastructure.
He aims to bring practical solutions and accountable leadership to Embo, KwaNqetho, Dimane, Mabedlane, Mshazi and Hillcrest.
- Ward
- Ward 8, eThekwini Metro
- Phone and WhatsApp
- 082 570 5859
Already working for you.
- Worked with fellow ward councillors to address land-related challenges across ward boundaries.
- Brings professional expertise in land rights and infrastructure.
- Understands community challenges relating to housing, roads, water and sanitation.
- Committed to working with residents and pursuing practical solutions.
Plan to fix Ward 8.
- Water and sanitation: Improve reliable water access, fix leaks and improve sanitation.
- Jobs and opportunities: Support small businesses, skills development and fair access to jobs.
- Roads and access: Repair roads, improve drainage and create safer pedestrian routes.
- Housing and land rights: Address housing delays, clarify land rights and support properly planned settlements.
2021 local government election results
Voting districts in Ward 8.
In 2021, 9 819 ballots were cast across the 12 voting districts that make up Ward 8: 9 683 valid votes and 136 spoilt. That is a turnout of 51,20% of the 19 179 registered voters.
Hillcrest High School
VD 434000783 558 valid votes, 0 spoilt
- ANC4,02%143
- DA81,62%2 904
- IFP0,53%19
- EFF0,48%17
- VF1,21%43
- ActionSA8,63%307
- Other3,51%125
Khabazela Secondary School
VD 435829341 301 valid votes, 40 spoilt
- ANC82,55%1 074
- DA0,54%7
- IFP2,54%33
- EFF11,30%147
- ActionSA0,23%3
- Other2,84%37
Emseni Methodist Church
VD 43580752814 valid votes, 17 spoilt
- ANC82,56%672
- DA2,09%17
- IFP2,70%22
- EFF6,88%56
- VF0,12%1
- ActionSA0,12%1
- Other5,53%45
Hlahlindlela High School
VD 43580695730 valid votes, 1 spoilt
- ANC64,11%468
- DA2,19%16
- IFP2,05%15
- EFF6,99%51
- ActionSA0,27%2
- Other24,38%178
Ndlokolo Primary School
VD 43580730755 valid votes, 22 spoilt
- ANC57,22%432
- DA0,13%1
- IFP1,46%11
- EFF2,52%19
- VF0,13%1
- Other38,54%291
Khanyakhwezi Primary School
VD 43582901604 valid votes, 12 spoilt
- ANC79,80%482
- DA2,15%13
- IFP1,99%12
- EFF5,30%32
- ActionSA0,66%4
- Other10,10%61
Inhlangano Senior Primary School
VD 43582899443 valid votes, 9 spoilt
- ANC83,52%370
- DA0,68%3
- IFP1,58%7
- EFF8,80%39
- Other5,42%24
Umngeni Higher Primary School
VD 43582912432 valid votes, 10 spoilt
- ANC62,50%270
- DA1,62%7
- IFP1,16%5
- EFF10,88%47
- Other23,84%103
Embo Christian Fellowship Church
VD 43584239345 valid votes, 4 spoilt
- ANC84,35%291
- DA1,45%5
- IFP2,32%8
- EFF11,01%38
- ActionSA0,58%2
- Other0,29%1
Senzokuhle Creche
VD 43584712286 valid votes, 3 spoilt
- ANC79,02%226
- DA0,70%2
- IFP0,35%1
- EFF3,85%11
- ActionSA0,35%1
- Other15,73%45
Ngcolosi Tribal Court
VD 43582945197 valid votes, 10 spoilt
- ANC51,27%101
- DA1,02%2
- IFP3,05%6
- EFF4,57%9
- Other40,10%79
Phoshane Primary School
VD 43582956218 valid votes, 8 spoilt
- ANC77,98%170
- IFP0,92%2
- EFF13,76%30
- Other7,34%16
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 Peter Newmarch and ActionSA.
Wednesday 4 November 2026. Vote ActionSA for your ward councillor and for the party.