MALANTI – Voters in Malanti have told the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) that they want to have the power to recall under performing members of parliament (MPs). They said they had, in the past, voted for a number of candidates to the august House who somehow forgot about their needs and were unhappy that there was nothing… Read More »
MBABANE – Thandwefika Dlamini, a charismatic man with disability, has embarked on a window-shopping fling, apparently in preparation for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit this week. He has visited the most expensive shops in the capital city and goes around telling shop owners, assistants and onlookers that he has been sponsored by prominent people in society… Read More »
MANZINI – Dr Samuel Hynd, the deceased legendary doctor, once served as the Minister of Health. He can be remembered for his vigorous fight against an outbreak of cholera in the country in the 1980s, which threatened to wipe out the entire kingdom. The disease had started in South Africa. As minister, Dr Hynd banned the import of… Read More »
‘YUKI’S CHAPS VIDEO HITS YOUTUBE EZULWINI – A touching video on the benefits of male circumcision by CHAPS was launched yesterday at Happy Valley Hotel. Featuring the Centre for HIV and AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS) Ambassador Dennis ‘Yuki’ Masina, the 5.14 minutes video outlines the importance of circumcision and how it has benefitted the former Sihlangu captain. The… Read More »
MDUMEZULU MTB CHALLENGE ON JULY 23 MALKERNS – The second edition of the Mdumezulu Charity MTB Challenge will be held on July 23 at Mdumezulu. The fourth MTB series, under the Cycling Association of Swaziland (CAS), will comprise a 50km, 25km and 5km for children. Cyclists will this weekend compete in the third edition of the series in… Read More »
SPORTS COUNCIL FREEZES SWABA FUNDS MBABANE – The Swaziland National Sports and Recreation Council (SNSRC) has frozen funds for the Swaziland Boxing Association (SWABA) following the association’s failure to provide minutes for their Annual General Meeting (AGM). SWABA’s Secretary Celani Malaza said his association was unable to do anything at present as they had tried three times to… Read More »
PLAYERS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS IN SWALLOWS TROPHY TOUR MBABANE – After a lot of anticipation, the Mbabane Swallows trophy tour will finally get underway this Saturday, providing the opportunity for fans to get their idols’ autographs and take pictures with them. Because of their proven huge fan base around the Lubombo region, in particular Siteki and Big-Bend, Swallows… Read More »
RESIGN OR FORGET ELECTIONS MBABANE – The FA has since issued a directive on the election debacle between Vice President Mashumi and the Shiselweni FA. Outgoing Chairman of the Shiselweni Regional Football Association (SRFA) Enos Vilane yesterday disclosed that they had received a directive from the National Football Association (NFAS) Executive Committee advising Shongwe to either step down… Read More »
5 S. AFRICAN GUNMEN ATTACK SWAZI, DEMAND ‘GHOSTS MONEY’ MAKHOSINI – Five men, who were wielding two guns, reportedly attacked a man of Makhosini on Sunday evening, demanding to be given ‘ghosts money’. The unknown men, who are believed to be South Africans, invaded the man’s homestead at about 7pm. Jabulani Simelane (38) was alone at the gate… Read More »
‘KAKONA’ SAYS TOP COP HAD AFFAIR WITH HIS WIFE MBABANE – Manzini businessman Mfanukhona ‘Kakona’ Dlamini has accused the leading investigating officer in his matter of having been involved in a sexual relationship with his estranged wife. This transpired when Advocate Mduduzi Mabila cross-examined Colonel Willian Mokatse of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who is a State… Read More »