Elephant in the Room
A cry for balance
In the quiet corridors of power, much often goes unnoticed. Yet, sometimes, the echoes of discontent become too loud to ignore. This is...
When a government spokesperson,
When a government spokesperson, the very voice meant to explain and dignify the actions of the State, is caught on tape deriding the...
G20 must go beyond rhetoric
As world leaders descend on Johannesburg for the G20 summit this November, the pomp and protocol mask is a sharper test: Can the...
Unstable, disorganised
Once a reputable hub of learning and the quiet promise of a better future, the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) now reads like an...
Healthier leaders, healthier Eswatini
There is something profoundly symbolic about seeing those in power trade their suits for running shoes. At this year’s Imbube Marathon, Eswatini’s most...
When the classroom no longer feels like a future
There’s something deeply sobering about watching a line of school pupils among army hopefuls. During the ongoing army recruitment exercise, one cannot help...
Why the Reed Dance matters
There’s nothing quite like the sight of thousands of young women dancing proudly, dressed in the bright colours of Eswatini’s tradition. The songs,...
When leaders speak, we follow
The United Nations General Assembly is often dismissed as a stage for lofty speeches, but the words spoken in New York this year...
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MaMkhize absent as Eswatini team suffer 2nd defeat
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Ex-magistrate, another allegedly disobey court orders
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10-litre container of drugs allegedly found with clinic guard
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Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit
Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...
A case in point
When South Africa recently declared gender-based violence (GBV) a national disaster, it made headlines and for good reason. This isn’t just a political...
ByKhulile Thwala24 November 2025