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Former DA MP James Selfe died on Tuesday, after dedicating 43 of his 68 years to South African democracy.

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In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday, 22 May, the DA has confirmed the death of party stalwart, James Selfe.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) mourns the passing of party stalwart, James Selfe, who passed away late this afternoon. James departed us peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, following a lengthy battle with illness. The DA would like to extend its sincerest condolences to those closest to James, and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Sheila, and three daughters, Chloe, Stephanie, and Emma during this very difficult time.

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is deeply saddened to have learnt of the passing of former Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson and Member of Parliament, Hon. James Selfe. On behalf of the Party, I extend the IFP’s sincere condolences to the Selfe family, his friends, colleagues, and all members of the DA. Hon. Selfe was a dedicated public servant, having spent most of his life serving the people of South Africa with distinction. His commitment to serving South Africans in ...

ActionSA wishes to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of James Selfe, a Member of Parliament whose career has spanned three decades and features a commendable track record of genuine dedication to strengthening our democracy and constitutional order. Having been elected to Parliament in 1994, James Selfe participated in the Constitutional Assembly, contributing to the drafting of South Africa's Democratic Constitution. His contribution, dedication, and ser...

Political parties expressed deepest condolences at the passing of former Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson and MP James Selfe, noting his contributions to the opposition political landscape.  Selfe died on Tuesday following a lengthy battle with illness.

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Selfe served as the party's communications director, later becoming an executive director