Quotes of the week

“Our position is that there is no sale of Eswatini Nation Land in Eswatini. However, we cannot delve much into the matter since the lawyer is yet to address us on the developments. There has been no communication regarding the sale of the property, hence the need for the feedback,” said Mlindazwe Indvuna Mthunzi Mhlanga.

“If the vetting process points out that the newcomer is a murderer or anything that is not accepted in the community, the royal kraal will have to let them go and try another chiefdom,” said Chief Gija.

“You have rightly and correctly observed that the environment on the ground does seem to suggest some calmness. Having said this, government notes with great pleasure the obvious peace and tranquillity that prevails in the country,” said Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo.

“If the consultant will hear their arguments and note that certain changes need to be implemented, it shall be so. However, it is critical that we highlight that there is no budget for (2016 salary review) appeals in this financial year,” said Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service Sipho Tsabedze.

“A man was (allegedly) killed, no demonstration. A woman was killed, all round demonstrations, where do we draw the line?” social media user asked.

a“Some doctors are servicing patients while drunk,” alleged Senator Chief Magudvulela.

“The company is also employing seasonal workers on weekly or monthly contracts to prevent them from attaining the seasonal employee status,” read a workers of Tambuti Estate United Plantations petition.