Eswatini-Home Affairs

Home Affairs Communications Officer Mlandvo Dlamini making his remarks at the inter-faith round table discussion The Ministry of Home Affairs has today participated in an interfaith round table discussion held at the American Corner in Manzini Library under the theme, “Fostering Unity – Let Us Know U.” The event was organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church through its Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department (PARL), in partnership with the US Embassy. The round table meeting provided a platform for various faith communities to share their beliefs, promoting mutual understanding and respect. Representatives from several religious groups including the Muslim community, Roman Catholic Church, Bahá’í Faith, Rastafari movement, Tati taseSwatini, and Nazareth Baptist Church (Shembe) took part in the dialogue. Muslim Perspective Sibhakela Matsebula shared that Islam teaches love, respect, and cherishing one another. He emphasized that Prophet Mohammed is regarded as the supreme le...

  The Ministry of Home Affairs, through its Compliance Unit under the Immigration Department, has uncovered more than 51 foreign nationals suspected to be residing in the country without proper documentation. This follows last Friday’s discovery of over 88 foreign nationals found at the Castle Hotel in Mbabane. The individuals involved hail from Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Today’s discoveries were made at Woodlands in Mbabane and at Forbes Reef, Piggs Peak, specifically at the Umushi Wenkosazane Guest House. This brings the total number of foreign nationals with questionable legal status found in the country to over 140. Among those uncovered, some possessed passports but lacked entry visas or valid work permits, while others had overstayed their temporary resident permits. A number of them had previously acquired work permits that have now expired. One suspect explained that they were in the process of renewing their work permits for an additional thr...

  Foreign Nationals apprehended at the Cstale hotel In a coordinated operation, the Ministry of Home Affairs, particularly the Compliance Unit within the Immigration department, in partnership with the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS), detained 85 foreign nationals at the Castle Hotel in Mbabane yesterday. These individuals are believed to be residing in or entering the country without proper documentation. The arrested nationals reportedly hail from Brazil, China, India, and Thailand. Many were found without passports, while others possessed passports that are believed to lack valid visas for entry into Eswatini. Some individuals claimed that their passports had been taken by an unknown party, further complicating their situations. The Ministry of Home Affairs has commenced a thorough investigation into the entry visas and temporary residence permits of those apprehended. Authorities are committed to ensuring that all immigration regulations are upheld and are working dili...

  The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), convened a pivotal National Consultation Session on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) at the Siteki Hotel. This session is part of Eswatini’s preparatory process for the upcoming International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), slated to be held in New York in May 2026, where United Nations Member States will evaluate progress on GCM implementation. The consultation brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government representatives, civil society organizations, private sector members, academics, migrant representatives, and the United Nations Country Team in Eswatini. Additionally, experts from the IOM Headquarters in Geneva participated virtually, providing valuable technical guidance to support the IMRF process. The session was officially opened by Nhlanhla Nxumalo, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of...

  Migration Management Task Force group photo In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of migration management, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in its role as chair of the Migration Management Task Force (MMTF), collaborated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) to conduct a two-day workshop focused on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Held at Esibayeni Lodge, the workshop brought together stakeholders from various sectors to deepen their understanding of the critical nexus between Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (MECC). Emphasizing the importance of integrating these components into policy and practice, the session highlighted the urgent need to address the implications of climate change on human mobility. Participants engaged in discussions that centered on the linkages between migration and disaster risk reduction (DRR), drawing insights from IOM’s comprehens...

His Majesty King Mswati III addresses the congregants at Mandvulo In a heartfelt and inspiring address during the 2026 Open Year Prayer Service at Mandvulo Grand Hall, His Majesty King Mswati III emphasized the significance of Agape love and its transformative power within the lives of individuals and the nation as a whole. King Mswati opened the service with words of gratitude for the lush green vegetation countrywide, which he described as a testament to God’s infinite love. “Today, I want to speak about the love of God; it is truly special in our lives,” he declared, encouraging congregants to reflect on the biblical passage from John 3:16, which speaks of God’s enduring love for humanity through the sacrifice of His only begotten Son. “The type of love I am talking about is Agape love—an unconditional love that can only be found in Jesus Christ,” the King explained. He encouraged attendees to draw closer to God, highlighting that all churches across the country should seek His ...