Dr Mark Hoskins - lecturer in the Department of Political Studies, Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty at South Africa's University of the Western Cape has penned an opinion piece titled "Coalitions, GNUs and Malnutrition" in which he examines the significance of coalitions in relation to a fundamental aspect of being human nourishment.

In it, he amongst other things highlights some of the perks the 400 parliamentarians will secure over a five-year period which include: 88 domestic journeys per year can be by air, train, bus, or vehicle. Transport to and from South African airports, Relocation costs, "Tools of trade," which include mobile phones, tablets and laptops, equipment, furniture, and free lunches often served at portfolio meetings amongst other things.

South Africa's Chief Justice Raymond Zondo recently presided over the swearing in of hundreds of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) during the first sitting of the National Assembly of the country's seventh Parliament.

Dr Mark Hoskins spoke to Peter Ndoro.