One year after a brutal crackdown, the struggle for democracy remains alive in Swaziland
June 29 was observed as a day of commemoration in Swaziland to honor the dozens of people killed by the forces of King Mswati III during the unprecedented anti-monarchist uprising of 2021
Unprecedented pro-democracy protests in Swaziland rattle the last absolute monarch in Africa
The Communist Party of Swaziland will defy the ban on demonstrations and hold protest marches in 16 of Swaziland’s 59 constituencies this weekend. At least 25 other constituencies have already witnessed protests.
Trade unions in Swaziland prepare for next stage of strike
Trade unions representing civil servants had to call off their strike which was held from September 23 to October 3 following a court interdict on a government plea
Swaziland public sector workers face violent repression for strike action
The striking employees have not been given a raise since 2016
Braving police fire, thousands of civil servants demonstrate in Swaziland’s capital
The demonstration came after the strike action by civil servants on September 23 and 24. To compensate for the purchasing power lost over the last three years due to rising prices, civil servants are demanding a Cost of Living Adjustment of 7.85%
Trade unions in Swaziland demand inquiry into death of Njabulo Dlamini
Njabulo Dlamini, the international organizer of the Communist Party of Swaziland, allegedly died of an illness shortly after he was released from prison but trade unionists suspect he was poisoned
Swaziland police torture students agitating for scholarships
Seven students, including the president of the students’ union, were detained for four hours and tortured.
Nurses in Swaziland seek urgent solution to drug and food shortage in hospitals
The nurses have threatened to stage a strike if the crisis is not addressed in four weeks. The dire shortage of vital drugs has been termed a “population extinguisher” by activists.
Civil servants in Swaziland set to strike over salary hikes
The Communist Party of Swaziland and the Public Sector Associations of Swaziland noted that the government of king Mswati III had been spending vast amounts wastefully even as the country was in social and economic crisis
Swaziland teachers’ union accuses monarchical government of repressing workers’ struggle
Myeni, a leader of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), was arrested on August 26, 2018, after he resisted a police officer from firing into a teachers’ protest two days before.
Swaziland: Working class continues to fight for democracy and rights
The landlocked nation of Swaziland in Africa is regularly witnessing strikes and protests as the people are rising up to assert their rights.
Maxwell Musa, Swaziland Teachers’ Association leader released on bail
A large number of workers had assembled at the magistrate court expressing their solidarity with Maxwell and calling for the arrest of the police officer who fired upon the teachers.
