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Isaac Sello Seitlholo (born 9 September 1989) is a South African politician, a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance, and the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure.

Background

Isaac Sello Seitlholo was born into a Tswana family on 9 September 1989.[1] He matriculated from Tlokwe Secondary School in 2008.[2] He holds a BA degree and a BA Honours degree in Development and Management and also a master's degree in Public Management and Governance from the North-West University.[2]

Career

Prior to the 2009 general election, Seitlholo did some campaign work for the African National Congress.[2] He then worked as a lecturer at North-West University.[2]

In 2017, Seitlholo joined the Democratic Alliance as a provincial campaign director.[2] He stood as a DA parliamentary candidate from the North West in the 2019 national elections, and was subsequently elected to the National Assembly and sworn in on 22 May 2019.[3][4] In parliament, he serves on the Portfolio Committee on Transport.[5]

In November 2020, Seitlholo declared his candidacy for deputy provincial leader of the DA. He lost to Freddy Sonakile at the party's provincial congress.[6][7]

Seitlholo was promoted to Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure on 21 April 2023.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Electoral Act: Reviewed list of candidates (English/Afrikaans)" (PDF). www.gov.za. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  3. ^ Selfe, James (17 March 2019). "The DA elections lists - James Selfe". Politicsweb. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  4. ^ "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Portfolio Committee on Transport". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  6. ^ "DA North West to hold Virtual Provincial Congress this Saturday". content.voteda.org. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  7. ^ Chothia, Andrea (21 November 2020). "DA announces provincial leadership election results". The South African. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Shadow Cabinet: DA announces changes with a focus on Election 2024". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

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