Summary
Tsandzile Dlamini is a princess of Eswatini who served as Minister of Home Affairs from 2013[citation needed] to 2018.[1][2]
Tsandzile Dlamini | |
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| Minister for Home Affairs | |
| In office 4 November 2013 – 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Lindiwe Dlamini |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Energy | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| House of Assembly of Eswatini Member | |
| In office 2003–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse |
Musa Mdluli (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | King Mswati III (brother) |
| House | House of Dlamini |
Early life and education edit
Dlamini is the daughter of King Sobhuza II and Inkhosikati Gogo Mngometulu and the younger sister of King Mswati III.[3] She has a degree in psychology from Boston and a master's degree in Archives Administration from India.[4]
Career edit
Dlamini worked as an archivist. She was appointed as a Member of House of Assembly of Eswatini in 2003, one of the king's ten constitutionally allowed appointments, along with two other brothers.[4] In 2008, she was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Energy.[5] 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."[6] On 4 November 2013, she was appointed Minister for Home Affairs.[7][8]
Personal life edit
Dlamini has been married to Musa Mdluli since 1989 and they have two children.[9] In 2016, the king received a gift of 140 cattle as a bride price for her.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Minister's Speech - Excom 2019" (PDF). UNHCR. 2019. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Moeti, Thato (21 April 2018). "Changing Swaziland's name will be done without high costs". SABC news. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Swaziland's King Mswati appoints 10 MPs". Panapress. 31 October 2003. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Mavuso, Sihle (25 October 2008). "King names 18- member Cabinet". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ "Swaziland: Swazi PM Dlamini's Dubious Record". Swazi Media Commentary. All Africa. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Khumale, Stanley (4 November 2013). "8 Ex-Ministers Bounce Back". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Makhubu, Bheki (11 December 2015). "Confusing visa laws have a ripple effect on SA's neighbours". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Magagula, Mduduzi (19 June 2016). "140 Lobola Cattle for Princess Tsandzile". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Dlamini, Thembeka (19 June 2016). "140 Lobola Cattle for Princess Tsandzile". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 June 2017.