The Pan African Parliament has in the past week received it new members and bid farewell to those who were leaving the continental body. The chambers will still be led by its re-elected Cameroonian President Nkondo Dang who there is allegations around his mismanagement of the parliaments funds. Established in 2004, PAP still suffers from the lack of legislative powers, a cry which South African politicians Julius Malema, Thandi Modise and Thoko Didiza who were sworn in as new members have raised.
To help us unpack and discuss this further we are joined on the line by:
1. Mr Vipya Harawa Clerk: Pan African Parliament
2. Ms Vinita Kaylan Member: Pan African Parliament Member: Parliament RSA (DA)
3. Dr Bernadette Lahai Former Vice President: Pan African Parliament and now a Member of the Parliament of Sierra Leone
