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Swazi unions determined to pile pressure on Mswati

Swazi unions plan to strike over impending salary cuts and government’s resistance to democratic reforms.

Swazi unions plan another showdown with government

Swazi unions plan another showdown with government

Labour unions are planning a series of further strikes to voice their feelings about proposed wage cuts and to lobby the government to resign.

Swazi teachers demand freeze on king’s assets

About 3 000 Swazi teachers marched to the South African and American embassies to appeal for an international asset freeze against King Mswati III.

Defiant protesters speak out

Defiant protesters speak out

Swaziland’s pro-democracy activists are still buoyant despite a crackdown on them by police.

Swazi protests scuppered after brutal crackdown

Swaziland’s unions called off their planned second day of anti-government protests after government security forces arrested most of their leadership.

2010 stadiums on track

Come May 6, officials from Nelson Mandela Bay municipality are confident that they will leave the South African Football Association smiling after world football governing body…

Norway to help SA ‘score green’ in 2010

The Norwegian government will help South Africa and the City of Johannesburg ensure it has a ”green 2010 Soccer World Cup”. This was announced on Thursday by Norwegian Prime…