Police in Swaziland violently repress student protest
The Southern Africa Nazarene University (SANU) was shut down indefinitely by the administration after the students refused to cede to government pressure
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
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%
Swaziland teachers’ union condemns allegations by government ahead of strike
The prime minister made unsubstantiated allegations against the Swaziland National Association of Teachers, claiming that their strike was ‘sponsored’ and being joined illegally by ‘outsiders’. The union has declared the strike will be held as planned on September 23
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
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