CHIEFS MUST MARCH TO KING – PRINCE

LOBAMBA – All chiefs in the country need to meet and approach the King on issues pertaining to their welfare.

This piece of advice was shared by Prince Mabizela before the Parliamentary probe team investigating the influx of foreigners into the country, with inclination to Asian nationals.

The prince was responding to questions posed by the probe team, as to who was responsible for the welfare of chiefs.
He said, “Bobabe shifu kumele bahlangane bashulungane bashuce baye enkhosini,”

Members of the Land Management Board were the first to bring in the aspect of chiefs’ welfare not being taken care of.
Chief Prince Ngangabani pointed out that chiefs were vulnerable to accepting bribes and gifts brought by foreigners in exchange of land because they were literally hungry.

He said chiefs do not get a salary or incentive but they only relied on what they got from their subjects. “Most chiefs are living in poverty and this makes them vulnerable to corruption.

“Their welfare is not taken care of and they cannot even access development funds, such as the regional development fund just to start income generating projects to sustain their families.”

According to the prince, foreigners were now aware of the fact that chiefs are in need and that is why they bring them valuables and money to develop a rapport, which makes it easier for them to get a piece of land.

The prince said chiefs should be educated about their core mandate, which is to safeguard the land that belongs to the King.
“Some people go to Swazi Nation Land to start businesses but they end up building their homes there, even when they are foreigners. Chiefs need to be reminded that owning a business on SNL does not mean you also qualify to be a resident.”

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