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EMALANGENI ADVISED TO ENGAGE HIS MAJESTY ON UNREST

08/07/2021 08:49:00 BY SITHEMBILE HLATSHWAYO

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MBABANE – Emalangeni have been advised to meet and engage His Majesty King Mswati III regarding the political unrest in the country.

This was communicated to Prince Masitsela, who was questioned if there were any means to engage His Majesty the King on the current unrest in the country, which had resulted in the death of an unconfirmed number of people, while businesses were vandalised, looted and others burnt. In response the senior Prince (Masitsela) said; “Itawukhulunywa lendzaba,” meaning the issue would be addressed.” When asked about the statement which was made by Princess Sikhanyiso purportedly on behalf of the King on national radio, Prince Masitsela said; “Akuphikiswa lesekushilo Inkhosi,” meaning you cannot challenge what had already been said by the King. He stated that anyone had a concern on what the King had said, needed to address it with him (King) in a very respectful manner. Prince Masitsela said it was important to put respect ahead when addressing the King. Further, he mentioned that there were chiefs in the different chiefdoms who were the King’s watchful eye.

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Prince Masitsela said there was a lot that needed His Majesty’s attention, which had to be reported to those working closely with him. “Labafana labasebenta nayo Ingwenyama ngubona lekumele bamtjele loku lokuphatselene nelive.” Also he said chiefs had emissaries who they worked with and they were the ones responsible to request appointments on their behalf if they wanted to relay information to the King. His Majesty has not said anything yet regarding the political instability in the country, but the Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), Princess Sikhanyiso, spoke on national radio on behalf of royalty. In a circulating voice clip which has been posted on social media platforms, Prince Masitsela is heard talking to another prince who addresses him as ‘father’.

The caller requested Prince Masitsela to approach His Majesty King Mswati III, following remarks that were made by Princess Sikhanyiso in a recorded voice note aired on the national radio, Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services (EBIS).
According to the caller, the princess made a statement that allegedly came from the King that he was sorry on what the princes and princesses had been posting and saying on social media, which was in bad taste and that the concerns of emaSwati did not fall on deaf ears but were being considered. Further, she pleaded for the unity among the nation not to be broken by outside influence. The caller, who refers to Princess Sikhanyiso as his sister, mentioned that; “Lesitatimende lesikhishwe ngudzadze wetfu sesishise live.” This is loosely translated to mean: “the statement made by the princess has caused turmoil”. He said it was wrong for the princess to address the nation but His Majesty could have at least requested the senior princes who were King Sobhuza II’s children to speak on his behalf.