James Masango
| James Masango MP | |
|---|---|
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| Deputy Shadow Minister of Public Works | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Leader | Helen Zille |
| Preceded by | Japie van der Linde |
| Shadow Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Member of Parliament for Suideveld (Delmas, Dipaliseng, Govan Mbeki & Lekwa local municipalities), Mpumalanga | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance |
James Masango is a South African politician, and a Democratic Alliance (DA) member of Parliament's National Assembly (MP), where he serves as the Chairperson of Caucus.[1] He has been a DA MP since 2004,[2] and currently serves as Deputy Shadow Minister of Public Works.
Background
Masango’s vision for South Africa is of a non-racial and a fully fledged democratic country where all South Africans are equal and have an opportunity to explore whatever talent we have on a level field. Perseverance and staying focused on his objectives has made him what he is today and he is proud of his achievements.[1]
Parliamentarian
Masango serves on the Sport and Recreation and Housing portfolio committees, and is the Shadow Deputy Minister of Defense and Military Veterans.[3] He is the Provincial Chairperson of the DA in Mpumalanga and deputy chair of the DA national caucus.
He was a ward councillor in the Govan Mbeki Municipality before being elected to Parliament in 2004. He was re-elected to Parliament in 2009 and was appointed as the Shadow Minister of Public Works. Masango was succeeded by Anchen Dreyer in 2012. He also serves as Chairperson of the DA caucus. As of 2014, he is the Deputy Shadow Minister of Public Works.