State Duma second half of the 1990s, the Duma became an important forum for lobbying by regional leaders and businessmen looking for tax breaks and legislative favors. The work of the leading committees, such as those for defense, foreign affairs, or budget, attracted a good deal of media attention and lobbying activity. In the early 2000s, following the 1999 parliamentary elections, the pro-presidential Unity party and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation were the leading forces in the State Duma. A 2016 exposé by Dissernet showed that 1 in 9 members of the State Duma had obtained academic degrees with theses
Ntando Duma also in my first year studying media at Boston Media House so there’s that,” as reported on e.tv’s website in May 2015.. She presented Sistahood, Craz-e and Shizniz. She joined the etv’s Rhythm City as Zinzi Dandala. In June 2014 Ntando Duma was introduced as the new Craz-e presenter alongside fellow newcomer, Lwandle Mbelu. She had come out triumphant on e.tv’s '"Craz-e" Presenter search. “Ntando Duma, is a bright and energetic young lady from Johannesburg. She has her eyes firmly set on growing in the industry. Ntando was a Verification Officer for a company called BEE STRATA before she became