08/09/2025

At a recent CPS Zoom session under the Economic Justice Campaign, Deputy General Secretary (DGS) Cde Mxolisi “Mco” Ngcampahala delivered a powerful presentation on mass mobilization for economic justice and the fundamental right to life.

Cde Mco highlighted the ongoing struggle within Swaziland and on the international stage, emphasizing that the people are continuously refusing to be governed by the outdated and oppressive system. Our economy remains concentrated in the hands of a few—the monarchy and multinational corporations allied with it. Land ownership is determined by loyalty and proximity to the monarchy, systematically denying the majority of our people the right to a decent life amid rampant economic injustice.

He drew attention to the persistent land grabs orchestrated by the regime and its associates, citing recent incidents such as the failed attempt to seize Mbondzela Place by Taiwan, the SWADE land grabs in the Lowveld around Siphofaneni, and numerous other evictions. These actions deepen the poverty and marginalization of Swaziland’s people.

Workers, who make up approximately 30% of the population, bear the burden of sustaining the luxurious lifestyle of the regime. Recent hikes in electricity tariffs—projected to increase by up to 15% by 2027—and a 13% rise in water prices come without any corresponding wage increases. Many workers survive on salaries less than R2000 per month, living paycheck to paycheck and forced to rely on loan sharks to survive.

Even if wages were to increase, the conditions of workers would not improve meaningfully. As wages rise, those with vested interests in controlling workers’ incomes will respond by increasing taxes and the prices of essential goods, trapping workers in a vicious cycle of poverty. This system exists solely to maintain the lavish lifestyle of the monarchy and those who exploit our labor and resources.

Cde Mco also addressed the struggles faced by the urban poor, youth, women, peasants, and workers—all victims of the Tinkhundla system. The only solution, he argued, is the total and decisive dismantling of this system by the people of Swaziland, to be replaced by a new order that delivers economic justice to the working majority.

He stressed that no successful revolution can occur without advocating for social ownership of the means of production. Those who call merely for reforms are reactionaries who fear revolution and prefer negotiated settlements that perpetuate the backward system while benefiting a select few. This approach condemns the people of Swaziland to ongoing struggles for political, economic, and social justice.

The people’s refusal to be ruled by the old system is growing stronger every day. However, the CPS DGS warned against complacency—revolution requires sustained effort and organization. The people of Swaziland have no choice but to rise and fight for their land, minerals, food, water, education, and dignity. The time for delay has passed.

Moreover, as we dismantle the old system, we must simultaneously commit to building a new society. The example of China’s development—lifting millions out of poverty through science, knowledge, and education—offers valuable lessons. Education and scientific advancement are essential tools in the struggle to overcome economic injustice.

Finally, Cde Mco called on the CPS to deepen its engagement with the grassroots, to immerse itself fully among the masses, and to organize them toward the total overthrow of the Tinkhundla system.

“The people of Swaziland are ready. The future belongs to those who dare to fight for economic justice and true liberation,” he concluded.

CPS Press Services

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