Political candidates campaign for service delivery in Cape Town wards

Candidates in Cape Town’s Bonteheuwel and Nyanga wards are campaigning ahead of local elections, focusing on community safety, housing, and infrastructure improvements.

In Bonteheuwel’s Ward 50, Democratic Alliance (DA) incumbent Angus McKenzie is seeking re-election, aiming to build on his 66.95% vote share from the previous election. McKenzie has prioritized combating gang violence, improving road infrastructure, and addressing youth unemployment through skills development. He emphasized the need for cooperation between police and community safety structures to tackle illegal firearms.

In Nyanga’s Ward 37, the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are competing for influence. The ANC previously secured 76.68% of the vote in this ward. EFF candidate Ntsikelelo Tyandela has pledged to address housing backlogs, the eradication of the bucket sanitation system, and the need for 24-hour clinic operations. Key local concerns include flooding, unreliable refuse collection, and road infrastructure issues.