Tsandzile Dlamini

Tsandzile Dlamini is a princess of Eswatini who currently serves as Minister of Home Affairs.

Tsandzile Dlamini

Early life and education

Dlamini is the daughter of King Sobhuza II and Inkhosikati Gogo Mngometulu and the younger sister of King Mswati III.[1] She has a degree in psychology from Boston and a Master's Degree in Archives Administration from India.[2]

Career

Dlamini worked as an archivist. She was appointed as a Member of Parliament in 2003, one of the king's ten constitutionally allowed appointments, along with two other brothers.[2] In 2008, she was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Energy.[3] In 2010, she was named as one of a number of ministers who were allowed to buy 'crown land' at below market value in a "questionable land deal."[4] On 4 November 2013, she was appointed Minister for Home Affairs.[5][6]

Personal life

Dlamini has been married to Musa Mdluli since 1989 and they have two children.[7] In 2016, the king received a gift of 140 cattle as a bride price for her.[8]

References
  1. Graham, Stuart (30 August 2015). "Dozens of women killed in crash en route to King of Swaziland's dancing virgin festival". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  2. "Swaziland's King Mswati appoints 10 MPs". Panapress. 31 October 2003. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  3. Mavuso, Sihle (25 October 2008). "King names 18- member Cabinet". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  4. "Swaziland: Swazi PM Dlamini's Dubious Record". Swazi Media Commentary. All Africa. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  5. Khumale, Stanley (4 November 2013). "8 Ex-Ministers Bounce Back". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  6. Makhubu, Bheki (11 December 2015). "Confusing visa laws have a ripple effect on SA's neighbours". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  7. Magagula, Mduduzi (19 June 2016). "140 Lobola Cattle for Princess Tsandzile". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  8. Dlamini, Thembeka (19 June 2016). "140 Lobola Cattle for Princess Tsandzile". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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