James Selfe, the former federal council chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA), passed away at the age of 68. The party confirmed his death on Tuesday afternoon.
Selfe dedicated nearly two decades of service to the DA before retiring in 2019 due to health reasons.
Throughout his tenure, he worked closely with various party leaders, including Tony Leon, Helen Zille, and Mmusi Maimane.
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Key detail about Selfe:
- Name: James Selfe
- Age: 68
- Party Affiliation: Democratic Alliance (DA)
- Service Years: Nearly two decades
- Retirement Year: 2019
- Leaders Under Whom He Served:
- Tony Leon
- Helen Zille
- Mmusi Maimane
Announcing his passing, the DA shared on X:
🕊️A dedicated servant of the people and a champion for democracy. The DA mourns the passing of Former Chairperson of the DA Federal Council, James Selfe.
James served in various roles and was at the forefront of many victories that shaped our country. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/HqNpAV86SF
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) May 21, 2024
James Selfe’s passing marks the end of an era for the DA. His commitment to the party and his contributions to South African politics will be remembered by many.
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