Prior to joining parliament, he had worked for the Western Cape's department of justice and services.

Before joining parliament this week, Ahmed split with the more hardline Islamist wing of the ARS based in Eritrea.

Prior to joining Parliament she was the principal advisor pacific at the Tertiary Education Commission.

Prior to joining Parliament he lived in London for 12 years, where he was a management consultant.

Ms Loheni said she looked forward to "one day" joining Parliament, but said she had "no idea" if that would be soon.