President Cyril Ramaphosa will be visiting Eswatini on Tuesday to discuss the political and security challenges facing the country.
The Kingdom has seen violent scenes as security forces and pro-democracy activists clash in the last few months.
The visit comes after the President appealed to Eswatini citizens for restraint as the country prepares for national dialogue regarding a possible new ruling system.
Last month, in his capacity as the Chairperson of Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security – Ramaphosa deployed former Minister Jeff Radebe on a fact-finding mission.
SABC News International News Editor on developments in Eswatini [24 October 2021]
Following a meeting with stakeholders, it was agreed that SADC would support the process of a national dialogue.
King Mswati’s rule has been heavily criticised for failing to develop the poor country while spending lavishly on his family.
Political activists are calling for the country to be declared a republic and a government to be voted in.
Ramaphosa will be accompanied by International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor.
Eswatini Protests | In conversation with Special Envoy to Eswatini Jeff Radebe
