MNQUMA – Andisa Stofile, the great-grandson of late former Eastern Cape premier Makhenkesi Stofile, is contesting Ward 14 in Mnquma Local Municipality under the Democratic Alliance (DA) ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections.
DA Eastern Cape provincial leader Andrew Whitfield announced Stofile’s candidacy following a development summit held on 7 October in Mbiza, Ngqamakhwe, where residents and community leaders discussed local development priorities.
According to Whitfield, the summit focused on infrastructure, service delivery, local economic opportunities and the need for municipal leadership that responds to residents’ concerns.
“Communities must have a voice in setting development priorities and holding government accountable for delivery,” Whitfield said in a statement issued on 9 October.
The DA is seeking to expand its presence in Mnquma, a municipality traditionally dominated by the African National Congress (ANC).
Whitfield said the party would continue engaging communities and supporting candidates such as Stofile, adding that residents’ support must be earned through credible leadership and a commitment to improving their lives.
