Swazis Overwhelmingly Boycott Mswati’s umhlanga Ritual

31 August 2022: – In line with the Communist Party of Swaziland’s call for the boycott of Mswati’s umhlanga ritual, young girls in Swaziland have overwhelmingly rejected the annual exploitative ritual. Escorted buses and lorries, dispatched by Mswati all over Swaziland to fetch young girls, returned empty from pick-up points. This is a victory for all Swazis. Mswati and his murderous regime are becoming increasingly … Continue reading Swazis Overwhelmingly Boycott Mswati’s umhlanga Ritual

LICINISO Weekly 22-28 August 2022

In this issue, the CPS discusses its role in the “Democracy Now” campaign. The CPS speaks of the rally in Matsapha against the tinkhundla system and speaks of the importance of self-liberation. In addition, in this issue, the CPS also discusses the revolutionary importance of women, whilst honouring the life of Ruth First. Finally the CPS asks everyone to boycott the umhlanga, a ritual used … Continue reading LICINISO Weekly 22-28 August 2022

LICINISO Issue 16: A Tribute to an Internationalist Par Excellence

We, the CPS, write and publish this issue in honour of the late freedom fighter and revolutionary, Amos Mbulaheni “Messiah” Mbedzi. Mbedzi had risked his life and sacrificed his own freedom in the struggle against tyranny in Swaziland. We must carry on his legacy by continuing the fight against the oppressive regime he gave so much for. Continue reading LICINISO Issue 16: A Tribute to an Internationalist Par Excellence

LICINISO Weekly 15-21 August 2022

In this issue of Liciniso, the CPS expresses deep solidarity with the heavily exploited workers of Southern Star Logistics and their struggle against said exploitation. In addition, this issue also honours the life of revolutionary martyr Amos Mbedzi, and discusses the large role he played in the fight against the tinkhundla regime. May he rest in power. Continue reading LICINISO Weekly 15-21 August 2022

Matanzas fire disaster: Communist Party of Swaziland message of solidarity with the Cuban people

Communist Party of Swaziland12 August 2022 The people of Cuba have braved very difficult conditions to bring under control unprecedented flames which erupted in the Matanzas province of Cuba on Friday 5 August 2022. On Friday, a fuel tank at the Supertanker Depot in the Matanzas Industrial Zone erupted into flames after being hit by lightning. Consequently, hundreds have been injured. The flames also took … Continue reading Matanzas fire disaster: Communist Party of Swaziland message of solidarity with the Cuban people

LICINISO Weekly 1-7 August 2022

In this issue, the CPS discusses the current labour struggle being undertaken by employees of the hardware store franchise, Build It, in Swaziland and the CPS’s involvement in said struggle. In addition, this issue discusses the events of the 4th of August in which security guards organised under SATU (Swaziland Amalgamated Trade Unions) were violently dispersed by the Royal Police using rubber munitions and teargas. … Continue reading LICINISO Weekly 1-7 August 2022

Mswati’s Terror Squad Face Resistance from CPS Activists Until They Abandon a Planned Detention Following Mswati’s “Eye for an Eye” Declaration Against Advocates of Democracy

Saturday 6 August 2022:- On Friday afternoon at around 16:00hrs, a heavy battalion of Mswati’s riot police, a paramilitary wing known as the Swaziland Support Service Unit (OSSU) unleashed violence against activists of the Communist Party of Swaziland in Matsapha. The activists were on their activist duties destined to Mbabane. The approximately 20 police terrorised and detained 3 CPS comrades near the traffic circle in … Continue reading Mswati’s Terror Squad Face Resistance from CPS Activists Until They Abandon a Planned Detention Following Mswati’s “Eye for an Eye” Declaration Against Advocates of Democracy

Mswati’s Riot Police Assault Communist Party Activists After Mswati declares “An Eye for an Eye” Against Democracy Activists

Communist Party of Swaziland Friday 5 August 2022:- This afternoon around 16:00hrs, a heavy batallion of Mswati’s riot police, known as the Swaziland Support Service Unit (OSSU) unleashed violence against activists of the Communist Party of Swaziland in Matsapha. The police held and assaulted three of our comrades, rolling them on the ground near the traffic circle in Matsapha. The comrades are Central Committee Member … Continue reading Mswati’s Riot Police Assault Communist Party Activists After Mswati declares “An Eye for an Eye” Against Democracy Activists

CPS in solidarity with China on Recent Provocation by US Regime

Communist Party of Swaziland5 August 2022 The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) stands in solidarity with the people of China and the Communist Party of China on the recent provocation by the United States administration against standing agreements the two countries have on the Taiwan question. The USA administration has been constantly arming Taiwan severely undermining peace and stability in the region. The USA’s ambitions … Continue reading CPS in solidarity with China on Recent Provocation by US Regime