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Sir,

Politics is such a dirty game. One would think that something like politics would surely be more serious, but it seems to be only shredded with egos, personal agendas and kindergarten tactics that leave a lot to be desired.

The political landscape of Eswatini is obviously different to that of the rest of the world.

Drowned in verbosity, politicians play on people’s fears and hopes, the same principle the entire notion of insurance is based on. Grande promises are made, that are apparently a method of altering the immediate realities of mostly poor populations. Knowing very well what these communities want, they promise the world and hand them zilch once they occupy the office.

When did we get here; where it’s clear that our leaders want to do the bare minimum in serving the people and go the extra mile in serving themselves and their pockets? Sure, the environment in which they live and function is bloodied with corruption and amnesia, about the role they are there to play, but real leaders rise above childish distractions and do the work. This is what is killing our country, the lack of decisive thinking from our leaders.

ZN

Protests

The people are fast becoming vocal about their unhappiness; even the apathy that seems to be part and parcel of being a liSwati is starting to dissipate. Protests are almost a daily thing; people just want to be heard and promises delivered. They live in squalor while those they believe to be their leaders and invested their hope in gain larger pockets. This is why people will protest. There’s a conscious revolution about.

People just want to be engaged on a level that addresses their issues directly while being allowed a platform to provide solutions as well. Who better to provide suggestions of solving problems than the very ones living that reality? Our leaders need to stop being selfish and perform their duties and that is to serve the people.