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Eswatini: Swazis Strike King Where It Hurts
Daily Maverick, 1 August 2012
The teachers' strike in Swaziland took a break this week to consider its options as the government continues to play hardball. Unionists say it has prepared them for pro-democracy… Read more »
Will Public Sector Strikes Mean End of Swazi King?
The country has been hit by a wave of protests by teachers and nurses for salary increases, however, it remains to be seen if resistance from the monarchy will lead to pro-democracy demonstrations.
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Eswatini: Teachers' Strike Does Not Mean Political Liberation for Swaziland
IPS, 31 July 2012
Swazis should not see the ongoing nationwide one-month teachers' strike as a movement capable of overthrowing the political regime here, despite the fact that civil servants and… Read more »
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Eswatini: No Sacrifice From King Mswati
Swazi Media, 24 July 2012
Don't expect King Mswati III of Swaziland to follow the example of the Spanish Royal family and take a pay cut to help save the kingdom's economy. Read more »
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Eswatini: Troops Stand By to Break Strikes
Swazi Media, 24 July 2012
The army in Swaziland is on standby to break the public sector strikes that have gripped the kingdom for more than a month. Read more »
InFocus
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The government says it will not reinstate teachers, who were fired during strike action that has crippled schools, despite a court ruling that it was illegal and King Mswati's ... Read more »
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Shortages of essential medicines and supplies at public hospitals and clinics are adding strain to an already deteriorating healthcare system in the wake of strike action and the ... Read more »
