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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Percy Simelane,the King\u2019s Spokesperson has warned against the ongoing \u2018attacks\u2019 on the Judiciary,subsequent to a guilty verdict against incarcerated pro-democracy Members of Parliament(MPs) Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a message sent on Saturday evening,shortly after the Political Parties Assembly(PPA) described the guilty verdict by Judge Mumcy Dlamini as a miscarriage of justice,the King\u2019s Spokesperson said,blaming the courts will result to people losing confidence in the judiciary and thereafter,criminality will become a norm.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wish there was no reason to lock-up anyone but because we are human we are prone to mistakes some of which land us in jail.Having said that we feel it is folly on our part as a nation to blame the courts or Judges because no one will trust them for anything and once we reach that stage we will never get over our criminality woes.We appeal for responsible behavior at the end of each case.Hurling accusations at Judges or courts will not get us anywhere as a Nation but introspection will,\u201d said the King Spokesperson.<\/p>\n

On another note, pro-democracy MPs Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube were found guilty on terrorism, sedition and murder among other politically motivated criminal charges.<\/p>\n

The vibrant MPs were arrested merely for,demanding democratic reforms inside Parliament.<\/p>\n

Eswatini is ruled by Mswati as an absolute Monarch,human rights defenders are persecuted for criticizing the King and calling for democracy.<\/p>\n

But the King\u2019s Spokesperson Percy Simelane consistently maintained that,responsible comments subsequent to such verdict must be made,to avoid tarnishing the image of the judiciary system.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe still need one another to build the country that is the only place we can all proudly call home,\u201d said the King\u2019s Spokesperson.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. Percy Simelane,the King\u2019s Spokesperson has warned against the ongoing \u2018attacks\u2019 on the Judiciary,subsequent to a guilty verdict against incarcerated pro-democracy Members of Parliament(MPs) Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube. 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