The national legislature plays an active role in the lives of all citizens.

Members of Parliament, are elected to represent the people. And integrity is one of the prime values of the Parliament of South Africa.

This week the Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula took special leave, amid allegations of corruption and a raid at her Johannesburg home.

Today we look at the role of the Speaker of the National Assembly.

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