民主联盟前联邦议会主席、南非反对派政治先驱詹姆斯·塞尔夫因长期患病而去世，享年68岁。 68-year-old James Selfe, former DA federal council chairperson and South African opposition politics pioneer, passed away after a long illness.

前民主联盟 (DA) 联邦委员会主席詹姆斯·塞尔夫在长期与病魔斗争后于周二去世，享年 68 岁。 Former Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chairperson, James Selfe, passed away at age 68 on Tuesday after a long battle with illness. 塞尔夫被誉为“我们民主的坚定支持者”和“南非反对派政治的先驱”，他因其对该国反对派政治格局的重大贡献而被人们铭记。 Known as a "stalwart in our democracy" and a "pioneer in South African opposition politics," Selfe was remembered for his significant contributions to the country's opposition political landscape. 塞尔夫一生大部分时间都致力于公共服务，他的精神遗产将继续激励未来的领导人。 Having dedicated most of his life to public service, Selfe's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of leaders.