The Female Voice
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. These words arrive wrapped in hope, expectation and the quiet pressure to become ‘better’ overnight.The beginning of a new year...
How men can show up this festive season
The festive season in many African households is a time of joy, togetherness and cultural pride. Families travel long distances to reunite, children...
Culture becomes both shield and weapon
I was reading about the court’s decision to dismiss a claim that Eswatini Law allows intercourse with minors. I was shocked that someone...
Gift-wrapped patriarchy
Every December, the world wraps itself in colour. There are fairy lights and scented candles, beautifully-decorated trees, music in the background and the...
Violence is not strength
Every year, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a powerful global campaign that shines a...
Enjoying holidays without sacrificing January
The festive season has a certain magic that pulls us in every year. Streets brighten, families reunite, workplaces wind down and suddenly the...
Mental health and key populations
In conversations about health and human rights, mental health often sits quietly in the corner, overshadowed by physical illnesses, HIV prevention or substance...
After the pardon, what happens next?
When the King of Eswatini recently granted a royal pardon to a number of inmates, many families celebrated with tears of relief. For...
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REPS destroys 88 firearms to mark International Gun Destruction Day
MANZINI – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) destroyed 88 firearms on Thursday during an operation at the Matsapha Police Academy to mark...
Pigg's Peak takes legal action over illegal allowances
LOBAMBA – The Pigg's Peak Town Council has instituted legal action against some former employees who were found to have unlawfully benefited financially...
Back to school, back to fight
Going back to school is often marketed as a joyful reset; new uniforms, clean timetables and the comforting illusion of routine. However, for...
ByNomsa Mbuli16 January 2026