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15 July, 2024 LAW-DERSWA unequivocally condemns the recent sentencing of former Members of Parliament Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube to 40 years and 28 years of imprisonment, respectively. This egregious miscarriage of justice represents a severe and unacceptable affront to the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Swaziland. Both Bacede […]

15 July, 2024 It is with grave concern and deep dismay that we, the Lawyers for Democratic Reform in Swaziland (LAW-DERSWA), address the clandestine and undemocratic sentencing of former Members of Parliament Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube. Scheduled for today, July 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM, this sentencing has been shrouded in secrecy, raising serious

01 July 2024 The Lawyers for Democratic Reform in Swaziland (LAW-DERSWA) wishes to extend heartfelt congratulations to the youth of Kenya. Their unity and bravery over the past week, culminating in the decision by President William Ruto not to sign the controversial tax bill, stand as a powerful testament to the impact of collective action

12 June, 2024 Pretoria, 12 June 2024 – Today, the Centre for Human Rights at the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, in partnership with the Thulani Maseko Foundation and Corruption Watch, hosted the Thulani Maseko Democracy Lecture today. The event was a poignant reminder of the persistent injustices faced by human rights defenders in

06 June, 2024 It has been over 500 days since the brutal assassination of Human Rights Defender and Lawyer, Comrade Thulani Maseko. Despite the relentless calls for justice from various quarters, the Eswatini government continues to turn a blind eye to this grievous injustice. Comrade Thulani Maseko was tragically murdered on January 21, 2023, at

27 May, 2024 It was an absolute pleasure and a humbling experience to meet the bursary recipients and their guardians over the weekend, Saturday, 25 May 2024. Listening to their heartfelt experiences and testimonies highlighted the significant challenges they face in their academic pursuits due to financial constraints. Although not all recipients could attend, we

15 May 2024 As the Lawyers for Democratic Reform in Swaziland (LAW-DERSWA) we observe with profoundconcern the escalating wave of societal dissatisfaction gripping the nation of Eswatini. The recentdisplacements of indigenous inhabitants from their ancestral territories in favour of profit-drivenagendas highlight a distressing shortfall in individual liberties. Moreover, the ongoing deprivation offundamental rights, including the

02 May, 2024 On April 30, 2024, the Pan African Parliament (PAP) became the arena for a crucial dialogue on development, spearheaded by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) in collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the African Union (AU) and other esteemed partners. Among the invited guests was Lawyers for Democratic Reform

18 April, 2024 As the Lawyers for Democratic Reform (LAW-DERSWA), we welcome and acknowledge the resolutionpassed by the 118th US Congress condemning the human rights record of the Government of theKingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023. Thisresolution represents a critical stance by the United States

19 October, 2022 LAW-DERSWA hit the ground running with one of its many sponsored initiatives, the “Swaziland Independent Media Seminar”. This initiative hosted various online media platforms whom have dedicated their time and resources to bringing to light the plight of the voiceless Swazi citizens and the conditions they live in under the current oppressive

29 June, 2023 On the 29th of June, leaders of progressive movements, human rights activists, church leaders, survivors and family members of our fallen heroes of the June 29 2021 Swaziland Massacre, joined together to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of a day that will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of the people

21 February, 2024 We express our solidarity with former members of parliament, Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube, who are facing legal challenges in Swaziland. Bacede Mabuza’s comprehensive summary of his experiences highlights systemic issues and challenges faced by individuals striving for democratic reform. His commitment to representing the interests of the people, despite personal sacrifices,