In a new clampdown on free speech ahead of the elections in Swaziland on Friday, news has emerged that a sugar cane farmer has been charged with sedition for allegedly making unfavourable comments about King Mswati III.
Allen Nkululeko Mango, aged 48, of Manzini, is alleged to have made comments against the king near the offices of Vuvulane Town Board.
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