Isaac Sello Seitlholo (born 9 September 1989) is a South African politician, a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance, and the current Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation. He was the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure in the DA's Shadow Cabinet.
Sello Seitlholo | |
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| Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation | |
| Assumed office 3 July 2024[1] | |
| Minister | Pemmy Majodina |
| Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure | |
| In office 21 April 2023 – 14 June 2024 | |
| Leader | John Steenhuisen |
| Preceded by | Samantha Graham |
| Succeeded by | Position vacant |
| 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 |
Background
editIsaac Sello Seitlholo was born into a Tswana family on 9 September 1989.[2] He matriculated from Tlokwe Secondary School in 2008.[3] 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.[3]
Career
editPrior to the 2009 general election, Seitlholo did some campaign work for the African National Congress.[3] He then worked as a lecturer at North-West University.[3]
In 2017, Seitlholo joined the Democratic Alliance as a provincial campaign director.[3] 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.[4][5] In parliament, he serves on the Portfolio Committee on Transport.[6]
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.[7][8]
Seitlholo was promoted to Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure on 21 April 2023.[9]
Seitlholo returned to Parliament following the 2024 general election.[10] Thereafter, the DA entered into a coalition agreement with the ANC which saw Seitlholo appointed as the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Historic day for SA as government of national unity ministers take oath of office". Daily Maverick. 3 July 2024. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS | Politicsweb". www.politicsweb.co.za. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Felix, Jason. "Two ANC ministers demoted as DA secures six ministers, six deputy ministers in new-look Cabinet". News24. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
External links
edit- Isaac Sello Seitlholo at People's Assembly