Concerns on vetting
LOBAMBA – There was laughter when Protocol Officer in the King’s Officer wanted to know how the vetting process would be conducted.
He said he had not been vetted for next week’s official opening of the first session of the 12th Parliament. Mdluli said this when seeking to know who would be vetted. He said the vetting process must be made clear for all to understand before the day. “Mine nje mawungatsi uyangivetta utfole kutsi Khandlela akalungi...”, he said to the laughter of the house, meaning “If you vet me and find that I don’t qualify what will happen.”
Mdluli said the vetting and wearing of name tags must be standard procedure, even if someone was known among the supporting staff.
Press Officer at Parliament Arthur Mordeant said the accreditation and vetting was ready and would resume today.
On another note, Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services (EBIS) Senior Engineer Mbuyazwe Dlamini suggested that there be simultaneous interpretation of speeches during next Friday’s event. He said he had noted that the King wanted a simultaneous translation during Sibaya, which implies that provision must be made for it during the Parliament opening. “Madam President and others may want to be flexible and use any language that suits her. We must make provision for simultaneous translation,” he said.
Mdluli said Mbuyazwe should make arrangements with the people who rendered the service during the previous Sibaya. The Senate president encouraged everyone to play a supportive role during the event, saying it is a privilege to serve the King.