Prince Mfanasibili of Swaziland

Prince Mfanasibili of Swaziland

Prince Mfanasibili of Swaziland is the son of Prince Makhosikhosi who was brother to King Sobhuza II. He was a cabinet minister during the reign of Sobhuza II and became a powerful member of the Liqoqo council during the subsequent regency (1983-1986). He orchestrated the removal of Queen Dzeliwe Shongwe as Regent after she was discovered to be involved in acts of high treason and saw that the Queen Mother Indlovukazi Ntombi la Tfwala replaced her. After Prince Makhosetive was installed on the throne, Mfanasibili was convicted of "defeating the ends of justice" in his actions during the regency and sentenced to seven years in prison. [1] Mfanasibili was later given a royal pardon.

In the early 2000s he revealed to the entire Swazi nation his side of the story on national television. After his exclusive interview people in Swaziland are now of the view that he was right in having Dzeliwe removed whilst others mainly those who still support the faction of Prince Ghabeni remain skeptical. He is currently living with his wife and children in Manzini Swaziland, where he also serves in the city council, and still discharges his duties on behalf of the royal family. He is also still very active in Swazi politics and his articles used to be featured weekly in the Sunday Times newspaper.

References

  1. ^ Swaziland In the Kingdom of "Fire Eyes" - TIME




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