Times Of Swaziland: Senator Gelane fired Indvuna  and secretary of Kontshingila

Senator Gelane fired Indvuna  and secretary of Kontshingila
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 on 09/05/2009 00:00:00


MBABANE – The Indvuna and Secretary under Gelane Zwane’s chieftaincy in
Kontshingila were last December fired.
Then Indvuna, Bheki Maphalala together with secretary Joel Gumbi were on
December 6 fired from their position, which sent shocking waves amongst
residents.
Although the secretary has since been replaced, no one has been appointed as
Indvuna. Former police officer Artwell Mfaniselwa Mthethwa is currently serving
as secretary on Gelane’s request.
When the Swazi News tried to seek comment about the shocking news regarding the
community’s acting chief, neither party was willing to speak about the matter.
When we visited Gumbi at his homestead, he said: “I am no longer authorised to
speak on behalf of the community and furthermore I am not in a position to speak
about my sacking until the time is right”.
Mthethwa, on the other hand, said; “I was requested by the acting chief to
assume duties of being secretary of the community which was on December 6.
Respecting her position within the community I agreed. I have no authority to
speak about any other issues. Mine is to just take down notes.
I can’t even comment about my appointment and the gentleman I took over from.
It gets scary when you ask me to comment on her real surname”. Residents who
spoke to the Swazi News were also amazed by the sudden changes especially that
of Indvuna Maphalala’s sacking as they recommended the work he did of bringing
stability within the community.