Mr Isaac Seitlholo was appointed as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation from 3 July 2024.
He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2019. His journey to Parliament is marked by a deep commitment to community engagement and a desire to address local government issues. Mr Seitlholo’s political involvement since 2006 began with a focus on historical documentaries related to the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising.
His active political career took off when he joined the Democratic Alliance as a Provincial Campaign Director in North West in 2017. This role involved extensive community engagement and addressing local government issues, which motivated him to pursue a position in Parliament. Mr Seitlholo’s experience as a lecturer at the Potchefstroom campus of the North-West University, further solidified his belief that politics was the path to making a direct impact on people's lives.
His educational journey began at Tlokwe Secondary School in 2008 before he proceeded to the North-West University from 2009 to 2011, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Development and Management (Politics, Law, and Public Management), followed by a BA Honours in Development and Management (Public Management) from 2011 to 2012. He studied for a Master's degree in Public Management and Governance at the same university from 2012 to 2016.
As an MP, he strongly advocates the idea of building one South Africa for all; a vision derived from the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 that emphasises inclusivity and equality. He aims to eliminate the fear that many South Africans have regarding the future direction of the country.
Mr Seitlholo’s political philosophy is deeply influenced by the ideals of unity and diversity. His personal experiences with overcoming racial prejudice and growing up in a township have fuelled his commitment to proving that it is possible to succeed regardless of one’s background. His goal as an MP is to continue his grassroots work at a higher and more recognisable level, striving to make South Africa a better and more inclusive country for all its citizens.
