… As public continues to make submissions
BY KWANELE TSABEDZE AND ANDREW DLAMINI
LUDZIDZINI – EmaSwati indeed heeded His Majesty King Mswati III’s call to raise any and all issues which they feel strongly about.
As submissions on day four of Sibaya came to an end after midday, members of the public seemed overly passionate to discuss the Tinkhundla system of governance among the many issues raised.
The anti-penultimate speaker, Mpilo Dlamini from Mahlalini who is a former communications officer at MTN and Eswatini Bank, spoke as a self-proclaimed representative of emaSwati who work outside the country, especially in South Africa.
“There are many emaSwati who are working in high positions across all sectors in South Africa. They want to come back and work in the country, but once they have that resume, it is as if they have leprosy when they come back to work in the country,” he said.
He advised that there be ways to incentivize Eswatini expatriates to come back to contribute to the country’s development.
“May we also please use Information and Communications Technology to develop the Kingdom,” he concluded, when making his submission.
Lomkhosi LaNdabezikude spoke after Dlamini and advised His Majesty and Government on the administration of the Tinkhundla system of Governance for the most part.
“Your Majesty, we appreciate the opportunity to be here at Esibayeni, as we get to understand how the nation thinks. To add to development issues, I would like to advise that Tinkhundla councils seriously consider the issues which were discussed here. I also advise that the Regional Administrators regularly meet with the chiefs to
“I also advise that all communities should have regular meetings to discuss development issues, instead of meeting only when there are conflicts to be addressed. This will help us get to know each other better as community members, and we will make better decisions as we put people into positions of serving the communities,” suggested LaNdabezikude.
Nonhlanhla Dlamini from Ncabaneni also had positive things to say about the Tinkhundla system of governance.
“I will start by saying that our democracy is the one. I would like to say that we should continue with our Tinkhundla system of governance, where we will have opportunities to directly participate in advising His Majesty,” she advised when she started her submission.
“I would also like to advise, Your Majesty, that you bring chiefs closer to discuss issues of development in the different Tinkhundla, through activities like ummemo,” advised Dlamini.
She also thanked His Majesty for bringing foreign direct investment in the country.
The public submissions portion of the Sibaya people’s parliament has elapsed for the day, and panel discussions are currently ongoing.
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