CPS 5th National Congress

Communist Party of Swaziland Thursday 6 April 2023: The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) is holding its 5th National Congress from Thursday 6 April to Sunday 9 April 2023. The CPS 5th National Congress is held under the theme “Mobilising the Necessary Condition for the Democratic Victory – Militants to the Front”. During the National Congress, the Party will receive messages of support from both … Continue reading CPS 5th National Congress

CPS message of solidarity with Malawian and Mozambican people on devastation by Cyclone Freddy

Communist Party of Swaziland Sunday 19 March 2023: The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) conveys its deepest message of solidarity to the people of Southern Africa, particularly Malawi and Mozambique, following devastation by Cyclone Freddy, which may be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record. The record-breaking cyclone has caused about 560 deaths across Southern Africa, including Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi and Zimbabwe. A total of over … Continue reading CPS message of solidarity with Malawian and Mozambican people on devastation by Cyclone Freddy

Comrade Mvuselelo Mkhabela reported to have disappeared from hospital after being shot by Mswati’s police

CPS Update, 3 March 2023 Today, Friday 3 March 2023, the Mswati’s police went to Comrade Mvuselelo’s home to meet his family only to report that he had disappeared from hospital and were sorry that they had shot and gravely injured him. A Hlathikhulu police ‘delegation’ led by its station commander, his deputy and three other junior-ranked police officers arrived at Comrade Mvuselelo’s home in … Continue reading Comrade Mvuselelo Mkhabela reported to have disappeared from hospital after being shot by Mswati’s police

CPS conveys heartfelt condolences to family of its member and dedicated unionist, Comrade Patrick Malinga

Communist Party of Swaziland 12 February 2023 The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) conveys its heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Patrick Malinga, a member of the CPS based in Nhlangano. Comrade Patrick was also a well respected and dedicated member of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), serving the union as the Nhlangano Branch Treasurer. The CPS also conveys its condolences to … Continue reading CPS conveys heartfelt condolences to family of its member and dedicated unionist, Comrade Patrick Malinga

Swaziland’s ruling autocracy must not celebrate its 50th anniversary, says Communist Party of Swaziland

Communist Party of Swaziland Friday, 10 February 2023: The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) together with Swazis in the diaspora, on Friday delivered a petition at the Department of International Relations in Pretoria, South Africa. At the picket, the CPS called upon the South African government to not turn a blind eye as its own citizens are being used by the Mswati autocracy to assassinate … Continue reading Swaziland’s ruling autocracy must not celebrate its 50th anniversary, says Communist Party of Swaziland

Update on detained members of the Communist Party of Swaziland

Communist Party of Swaziland Thursday 9 February 2023:- Two members of the Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS), Comrade Mvuselelo Mkhabela and Comrade Bongi Mamba, appeared yesterday, Wednesday 8 February, at Nhlangano Magistrate’s Court to hear if they were being charged following their abduction on Tuesday morning by Mswati’s police. The two comrades had been heavily tortured by Mswati’s police during the abduction. They later faced … Continue reading Update on detained members of the Communist Party of Swaziland

CPS in solidarity with earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey

Communist Party of Swaziland Thursday 8 February 2023:- The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) stands in solidarity with earthquake victims in both Syria and Turkey. The CPS conveys its solidarity with the families whose loved ones were lost and wishes speedy recovery for all injured. The CPS salutes the efforts of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) and the working class in mobilising rescue efforts … Continue reading CPS in solidarity with earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey

Mswati Regime’s Violence Must be met by the People’s Organised Resistance for Democracy Now

Communist Party of Swaziland Friday 3 February 2023:– The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) has called for the intensification of the people’s war against the Mswati autocracy’s continued brutality against the people. The CPS made this call through its International Secretary today, Friday 3 February 2023, in Johannesburg during a protest led by the South African Communist Party (SACP) Linda Jabane District and NEHAWU at … Continue reading Mswati Regime’s Violence Must be met by the People’s Organised Resistance for Democracy Now

LICINISO ISSUE 18

In this issue of Liciniso, the CPS discusses the building of an offensive capacity as well as building and maintaining organisation among the ranks of oppressed peoples fighting for democracy in Swaziland. In addition this issue discuses the pledge for solidarity by the South African Communist Party (SACP) with the people of Swaziland, SNAT’s call against union bashing and their appreciation of the CPS for … Continue reading LICINISO ISSUE 18

Mswati’s police arrest students in latest attack on the democracy movement

Communist Party of Swaziland Manzini, 26 January 2023:– Two Swaziland National Union of Students (SNUS) members were arrested by Mswati’s police on Wednesday 25 January 2023 following a political school that was held at Southern Africa Nazarene University (SANU), organised by SNUS. The two students are Comrade Sambulo Shongwe, a student from the University of Swaziland (UNESWA) Mbabane campus who also serves as the SNUS … Continue reading Mswati’s police arrest students in latest attack on the democracy movement