Africa-Press – Eswatini. Residents of Siphofaneni and Dvokodvweni constituencies, led by their Members of Parliament, have joined in wishing King Mswati III a happy birthday as the country prepares to celebrate his 58th birthday and 40 years on the throne.
The birthday wishes were extended during recent house handover ceremonies conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO), where vulnerable families in the two constituencies received newly built homes.
Leading the messages were MPs Nomalungelo Simelane, popularly known as LaZwide, and Sifiso Shabalala, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thulisile Dladla.
Housing Support Restores Dignity to Families
The handovers formed part of ongoing efforts by the DPMO, working with faith-based and development partners, to improve the lives of vulnerable households across the country.
At Lanjani under Siphofaneni Inkhundla, Matisa Zwane, who lives with a disability, received a two-room house, lavatory, water tank, and fenced backyard garden. Zwane had been living with his wife, five children, and one grandchild in a one-room stick-and-mud dwelling.
The new house is expected to provide safer and more dignified living conditions for the family, while the garden will assist with household food sustainability.
At Spoteleni, also under Siphofaneni Inkhundla, Nkhosini Motsa (58), who lives with epilepsy and multiple disabilities, received a two-room house and lavatory. He resides with two children and one grandchild.
Support Extended Across Other Constituencies
At Malindza in Dvokodvweni Inkhundla, Busisiwe Sifiso Simelane (56), who lives with her children, grandchildren, and a disabled brother-in-law, received a two-room house and lavatory.
In Lugongolweni Inkhundla, further assistance was extended to elderly residents. At Sitsasaweni, Assa Rebecca Sithole (84), who lives with her grandchild Mzwandile, an orphan, received a two-room house. The family survives on the elderly grant.
The Deputy Prime Minister also pledged school uniforms for the child, while local MP Joseph Souza committed to providing beds, blankets, curtains, and electricity through the Redi Box programme.
At Luvumaneni, Gogo Gcinaphi Maziya, who lives with seven grandchildren and also survives on the elderly grant, received a two-room house and lavatory.
Church Partnership Praised
The housing initiative has been supported through collaboration between the DPMO, the Catholic Church, Caritas, and José Luis Ponce de León.
Government acknowledged the contribution of the church and its partners in helping provide decent housing to vulnerable emaSwati, regardless of religious affiliation.
Officials said the partnership continues to restore dignity, safety, and hope to families in need, while supporting the national vision of improved welfare and social upliftment.
Birthday Wishes Mark Royal Celebrations
Community leaders said the house handovers were a fitting way to honour the King’s birthday and four decades of leadership, as they directly improved the lives of citizens.
Across the constituencies, residents conveyed wishes for the King’s good health, long life, and continued leadership, while expressing gratitude for initiatives aimed at uplifting communities.
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