Sello Seitlholo
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Sello Seitlholo | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure | |
| Assumed office 21 April 2023 | |
| Leader | John Steenhuisen |
| Preceded by | Samantha Graham |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Isaac Sello Seitlholo 9 September 1989 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | African National Congress (Until 2017) |
| Alma mater | North-West University |
| Profession | Lecturer |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Electoral Act: Reviewed list of candidates (English/Afrikaans)" (PDF). www.gov.za. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ Selfe, James (17 March 2019). "The DA elections lists - James Selfe". Politicsweb. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Portfolio Committee on Transport". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "DA North West to hold Virtual Provincial Congress this Saturday". content.voteda.org. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ Chothia, Andrea (21 November 2020). "DA announces provincial leadership election results". The South African. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Shadow Cabinet: DA announces changes with a focus on Election 2024". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
External links[edit]
- Isaac Sello Seitlholo at People's Assembly