Age, Biography and Wiki
James Selfe was born on 23 August, 1955 in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa, is a South African politician (born 1955). Discover James Selfe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
23 August, 1955 |
| Birthday |
23 August |
| Birthplace |
Pretoria, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 68 years old group.
James Selfe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, James Selfe height not available right now. We will update James Selfe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Selfe's Wife?
His wife is Sheila Selfe
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| Wife |
Sheila Selfe |
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| Children |
Stephanie, Chloe and Emma Selfe |
James Selfe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Selfe worth at the age of 68 years old? James Selfe’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated James Selfe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
James Selfe (born 23 August 1955) is a South African politician, a Member of Parliament for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), and the party's former Federal Council Chairperson.
He was also the party's Shadow Minister of Correctional Services.
Selfe resigned from Parliament and as the Shadow Minister of Correctional Services with effect from 31 December 2021.
Selfe was born in Pretoria, and attended Bishops (Diocesan College) and the University of Cape Town.
After earning a master's degree, Selfe worked between 1979 and 1988 as a researcher for the Progressive Federal Party, the forerunner to today's Democratic Alliance.
He became the party's communications director in 1988, and a member of the President's Council a year later.
In 1992 he became an executive director of the party.
Selfe was elected to the Senate - later National Council of Provinces - in 1994 and participated in the Constitutional Assembly which drew up the democratic Constitution.
In 1999 he stayed in parliament, but moved to the National Assembly.
In 2004, he was re-elected to Parliament and became responsible for the Member of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services in addition to being chair of the Democratic Alliance's Federal Council.
In June 2019, Selfe announced his retirement as chair of the Democratic Alliance's Federal Council.
In February 2021, Selfe appeared before the Zondo Commission to testify on Bosasa's catering contracts for the Department of Correctional Services.
Selfe told the commission that his "many calls over many years" that Parliament should investigate Bosasa "fell on deaf ears".
After 43 years in politics, Selfe announced his retirement in November 2021 due to deteriorating health.
On 10 December 2021, the National Assembly bid farewell to long-serving Selfe in its final sitting of 2021.
During this sitting, members of Parliament from across the aisle praised Selfe for his contributions to South Africa.
