Young, black and driven, that is how politician Hlomela Bucwa describes herself.

Bucwa is a member of the opposition Democratic Alliance Party and at 24, she’s already started making her mark in South Africa's parliament.

In her maiden speech, she accused the government of failing the country’s youth, especially when it comes to education.

Since taking up her seat in parliament, Bucwa commutes between her constituency in the Eastern Cape Province and Cape Town on a weekly basis.

She has said that she will use her new-found political power to fight for the rights of all South Africans, particularly the young and the poor.

“As a young person, as a young Black South African, who’s come from very hard circumstances, and to find myself at the forefront of making and passing laws, that will have a direct influence on the people within this South Africa, it makes me you know, shake. It gives me an indication of the huge responsibility that I have… I’m really; really excited for what lies ahead and I know it’ll become very difficult. But more than anything, I’m always, constantly driven by the passion I have to see a better South Africa for all people.” said Bucwa, who is an MP for the Democratic Alliance party.

Growing up, Hlomela dreamed of becoming a doctor or a scientist.

However, learning about the injustices of Apartheid in her history class inspired her to become a lawyer.

Hlomela says she feels humbled and privileged to be South Africa's youngest MP.