Independent Candidate for the Swakopmund Regional Council
Sidney Taapopi Halupe was born and raised in the heart of Mondesa, Swakopmund, a town that forms his roots and life experience. Having lived in the community for 32 years, he possesses an intimate knowledge of its struggles, dreams, and untapped potential.
Halupe’s personal journey taught him the values of discipline, patience, and resilience, notably through his 22-year career in rugby. This commitment culminated in him achieving a lifelong ambition at age 31: representing Namibia on the rugby field. This experience solidified his core belief that persistence and passion can make anything possible.
Beyond personal achievement, Halupe has dedicated himself to his community, having helped countless individuals over the years. He focuses on the principle of standing together and lifting others up, drawing on his deep connection to the residents and their shared struggles and victories.
🌍 WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR ME
Because I am one of you. I was born here, raised here, and I will fight for here. I know what it means to face hardship and still dream bigger. I know the challenges of Swakopmund — unemployment, lack of opportunities, slow development — and I have a vision to change that.
Vote for me because I understand Swakopmund like no outsider ever can. My roots are deep in this community. My life is intertwined with this town. I do not come with empty promises, but with a heart full of dedication, experience, and unwavering love for our people.
Vote for me because I will put our people first, not politics.
I will fight for better services, jobs, and opportunities.
I will make sure that our children have a future we can all be proud of.
I will ensure that every voice in Swakopmund is heard, valued, and respected.
🛠 MY VISION FOR SWAKOPMUND
✅ Unity: We are stronger together. Every citizen, every community, every neighborhood — one voice, one purpose.
✅ Opportunity: Jobs, training, and empowerment for our youth. A Swakopmund where talent and hard work are rewarded.
✅ Fairness: Development and resources for all corners of our town, not just a few.
✅ Growth: A Swakopmund that thrives economically, socially, and culturally — a town we are proud to call home.
We will no longer wait for others to decide our future. We will rise, together, as a community that refuses to be ignored.
💪 A CALL TO ACTION
Swakopmund is a town of dreamers and doers. It is a town of fighters. And it is a town that deserves leaders who understand it, love it, and fight for it.
I am that leader. I am Sidney Taapopi Halupe, your independent candidate for the Swakopmund Regional Council.
I stand for the people, I stand with the people, and I will fight for the people.
Together, we will face challenges head-on. Together, we will make Swakopmund stronger, fairer, and greater than ever before. Together, we will rise.
Let us make Swakopmund great again — for us, for our children, and for the future we deserve.
Sydney, I cannot wait to put my “cross” [ kruisie] behind your name as Regional Councillor endorced by SRA.
Your demonstrated enthusiasm and energetic leadership qualities will certainly have a most favourable and focussed influence on the Erongo Regional team!