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Will the cult of Swazi King Mswati ever end?
Swazi magazine editor Bheki Makhubu, who has spent time in prison for his outspoken views, believes the king has lost touch with his subjects, with one "terrible weakness at the heart of the problem".
"He likes the finer things in life. Now, this works for his advisers. It is what has fostered corruption," he says.
The extent of the king's power has also corrupted him, he says.
"He operates from the premise believing that he can do no wrong, as we Swazis have been telling him for the last 25 years.
"Why shouldn't he believe that if this is what we have been preaching to him since he was an 18 year old?"
But while many people grumble about the king, few would consider trying to overthrow him, Mr Makhubu says.
"We are like an abused wife who believes she is the one who causes the problems that prompt the man to beat her up."
Four years ago, Swaziland staged the so-called "40/40" celebration, external marking King Mswati's 40th birthday and 40 years of independence - a shindig that cost in excess of $2.5m and drew staunch criticism, particularly from aid donors.
This year's event, due to be held at the King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium in Nhlangano in th
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Ngwane V
Paramount chief of Swaziland from 1895 to 1899
For other kings of Swaziland named Ngwane, see Ngwane.
Ngwane V (also known as Mahlokohla, Bhunu, Hhili) (11 May 1876 – 10 December 1899) was the King of Swaziland from 1895 until his death on 10 December 1899. Ngwane was born the son of Mbandzeni and his mother was Labotsibeni Mdluli. He ascended to the throne after a short regency of Queen Mother Tibati Nkambule. He was only 16 years old when he became king. His royal capital was at Zombodze while the Queen Mother's residence was at Lobamba.
Ngwane became the king after the Swaziland convention of 1894. This had led to the classification of Swaziland as a protected state of the South African Republic which was then led by President Paul Kruger. During this time Swaziland had a partial Dutch administration in parallel to Ngwane's administration. The Dutch or European for European interests and Ngwane as head and authority of the Swazi nation. An annual payment was made to Ngwane and Labotsibeni while they were in office from taxes collected and from contributions from concessionaires and taxes. Ngwane's rule was short.
In 1899 the Anglo-Boer war began, and brought to an end the Dutch or Boer partial administration of Swaziland and hence gave way to indep