Some of the worst brawls that have broken out in parliamentary sessions.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa recently came out saying that South African people should not fret about the recent rise in tensions between members of parliament.
"Parliaments are often beerhall type of theatres where people enjoy debates," he said while addressing a parliamentary Press Gallery Association breakfast in Cape Town.
"I've seen some Parliaments where people exchange fist fights. We still have some decorum in our Parliament."
The videos below show that South African parliament does in fact keep its cool compared to some countries.
An all-out brawl breaks out in Ukrainian parliament over flight MH17 vote:
Massive fight breaks out between MPs in the Ukrainian legislature:
All out brawl in Indian parliament. Chair throwing included:
A compilation of some of the most brutal fights in parliament:
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