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Tintswalo Ngobeni, 22, fled to England from Africa as a teenager Caught attentions of King Mswati III – monarch notorious for lavish lifestyle Began contacting her at school when she was just 15 Wants asylum saying she could be … read more »
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Swaziland has not banned the wearing of miniskirts, government spokesperson Percy Simelane said. “Government has not deliberated or taken any position to that effect in recent times or any other time, nor has it ordered the arrest of anyone wearing … read more »
Police in the small African kingdom of Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape. Offenders face a six-month jail term under the ban, which invokes a colonial criminal law dating back to 1889. … read more »
Johannesburg – A Swaziland court on Monday sentenced a South African man to 85 years in prison for high treason and terrorism over a botched bomb attack against King Mswati III, but will effectively jail him for a total of … read more »
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Over 80 000 imbali who attended this year umhlanga ceremony yesterday danced before His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother as well as their guests. The maidens ignored the wind, which blew up a dust storm and was … read more »
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A founding member of Swaziland’s banned opposition People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said Swazis expect King Mswati III to make meaningful democratic reforms rather than hold an insincere “people’s parliament.” Tuesday, the king began a three-day people’s assembly called … read more »
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MBABANE, Swaziland: Every day, King Mswati III and his retinue of 13 wives face tough choices. Should they drive the BMW or the Rolls-Royce? Which plush palace to sleep in? Jet off to Dubai for a shopping spree or to … read more »
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King Mswati III of Swaziland taunted the West and his domestic political opponents on Monday, saying their dreams of a popular uprising in Africa’s last absolute monarchy would not be realised. “Some from the Western world have been waiting patiently … read more »
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Johannesburg – There has been widespread condemnation for the Swazi royal family after it emerged that three wives of Swazi King Mswati III are planning a lavish Las Vegas gambling holiday. The Mail&Guardian reported that the wives would be part … read more »
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The sixth wife of Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought a house in South Africa and fled to the neighbouring country after leaving the monarch a few months ago, a close family source said Friday. Angela Dlamini, known as LaGija, … read more »
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Police in Swaziland have shot dead a number of suspects recently in what appears to be a “Shoot-to-Kill” policy. Last month a serial rapist suspect Bhekinkhosi Masina, popularly known as Scarface, was shot by police as they cornered him for … read more »
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Johannesburg – The ANC resolved that it will continue to be in solidarity with the people struggling in Swaziland, international relations committee member Lindiwe Zulu said on Thursday. “We support the democratisation of Swaziland,” Zulu told reporters at the ANC’s … read more »
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Swaziland – Swaziland exiles called for a boycott of the 6th annual Bushfire festival this weekend to protest the kingdom’s government policies. But the boycott did not appear to slow the three-day musical and cultural event. Thousands of people happily … read more »
Photos are beginning to come through from the picket in London to protest that King Mswati III of Swaziland has been invited to take part in the Jubilee celebrations of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth. The King, sub-Saharan Africa’s last absolute … read more »
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Mbabane – A public poll in Swaziland showed that 43% of the population disapproved of Africa’s last absolute monarch, King Mswati’s III, earning a sharp rebuke from the government on Monday. The poll by the US-based Gallup ranked Mswati among … read more »
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Johannesburg – The 6th wife of Swazi King Mswati III has left the royal compound, the Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) said on Sunday. “She left the royal household last night, citing many years of emotional and physical abuse by her … read more »
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Peter Kenworthy Swaziland’s democratic movement remains defiant and resolute in the face of police intimidation and brutality. “As we wind down the day, it would be folly for the government to think we’ve retreated. We’re going to reenergize ourselves, to … read more »
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While French authorities are deciding whether to issue an international warrant for the arrest of Equatorial Guinea’s agriculture minister, Teodorin Nguema Obiang Mangue, he is visiting Swaziland, where he is said to be dating King Mswati’s daughter and was expected … read more »
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Mbabane – The United States is expressing concern about a crackdown on anti-monarchy demonstrations in Swaziland. A statement released on Wednesday by the US Embassy in Mbabane criticised security forces in the southern African nation for preventing peaceful gatherings and … read more »
Though the Swazi opposition wishes otherwise, Thursday’s annual April 12 observation of the day the country was transformed from a democracy to sub-Saharan Africa’s last absolute monarchy will by most predictions be a low-key affair. Security forces have been deployed … read more »
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By Peter Kenworthy, Africa Contact Last years April 12 protests that called for democratisation of Swaziland’s absolute monarchy, amongst other things by removing the state of emergency that has been in place since April 12 1973, were thwarted by countless … read more »
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The newly formed Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA) has demanded the registration and participation of political parties in next year’s parliamentary election, despite strong government opposition. “Now is the time for the country to allow political parties in terms … read more »
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Mbabane – One in four households in Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, were hit by the rising cost of food and even forced to skip meals, Unicef said in a report on Friday. “The report showed that households with family … read more »
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Mbabane – Swaziland on Friday lashed out at the African National Congress, and the youth league in particular, over its pressure for democratic reforms in Africa’s last absolute monarchy. Government spokesperson Percy Simelane accused the ANC of forgetting the role … read more »
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Mbabane – The sacked chief editor of the Swazi Observer newspaper said on Monday that he has fled to South Africa in fear of his life after receiving a tip-off that police wanted to arrest him on terror charges. Musa … read more »
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Women in Swaziland are heavily discriminated against, both by law and by custom. According to the former, women in effect have the status of minors and cannot get a bank loan without the consent of their husbands. According to the … read more »
“We are delighted that Maxwell Dlamini has been released by Swaziland’s High Court even though judge Bheki Maphalala had set bail at a colossal 50,000 rand (€5000). We have spoken to Maxwell on the phone yesterday [Friday 3. February], and … read more »
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By Peter Kenworthy, Africa Contact President of the Swaziland National Union of Students, Maxwell Dlamini, has been released on bail today [3. February]. The money for the 50,000 Rand bail (€5000) – the largest bail ever in Swazi legal history … read more »
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“But there cannot be a better recipient [of the award] than this rare gem of a new generation of activists for the liberation of Swaziland,” says Wandile Dludlu from the Swaziland United Democratic Front. “Maxwell has been at the service … read more »
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Maputo – The flood waters of the Komati River and its tributaries swept across Mozambique’s main north-south highway cutting off Maputo from the north and centre of the country, it was reported on Monday. The Komati was swollen by the … read more »
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Swazi police ‘shoot-to-kill’ victims mount up
Police in Swaziland have shot dead a number of suspects recently in what appears to be a “Shoot-to-Kill” policy. Last month a serial rapist suspect Bhekinkhosi Masina, popularly known as Scarface, was shot by police as they cornered him for … read more »