By REGINALD KANYANE
17 September 2024 – Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) yesterday. The four members, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Mdumiseni Ntuli, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and Vuyani Pambo, were appointed by both Houses of Parliament to serve as members of the continental legislative body.
The National Assembly spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said they were sworn in yesterday morning during the sitting of the Pan-African Parliament Committees and other PAP organs currently underway in Midrand, Johannesburg. Mothapo said the PAP is a legislative organ of the African Union (AU) as set out by the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (Abuja Treaty).
“It provides a platform for people from all African states to be involved in discussions and decision-making on the problems and challenges facing the continent, including matters pertaining to respect for human rights, the consolidation of democratic institutions and the culture of democracy, as well as the promotion of good governance and the rule of law.
“The PAP also promotes, among other things, the coordination and harmonisation of policies, measures, programmes, and activities of the Regional Economic Communities and the parliamentary fora on the continent,” he said.
Mothapo further said during yesterday’s plenary session, the members received presentations on various topics affecting the continent’s development, such as peace and security, climate change, and the poor implementation of Agenda 2063.
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