MK Party names Tshwane candidate days after axing its eThekwini pick
The MK Party has thrown down the gauntlet in the capital, naming former Tshwane municipal director Annie Matime as its mayoral candidate.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has named Nkele Annie Matime as their candidate for mayor of the City of Tshwane in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. Matime brings extensive experience from her tenure as a senior official in the City of Tshwane, including roles such as Deputy Director for Policy Formulation and Implementation.
She has also held positions in the municipality's Local Economic Development division, where her focus was on initiatives promoting job creation and community empowerment. The MK Party officially declares Cde. Nkele Annie Matime as its candidate for the City of Tshwane ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). They express their confidence in her ability to lead the campaign aimed at regaining control of Tshwane and restoring accountable, people-centered governance.
The party emphasizes that Matime's background in public-sector work and community development is a key asset for her campaign.
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