BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA AND NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERNS)
MBABANE– The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini has handed over full school uniforms to 24 children from various schools across the Kingdom as part of the flagship Asibambaneni Sibe Ngumndeni Programme.
The handover, led by Thulisile Dladla, Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini, took place on March 9, 2026, and aims to strengthen family structures while ensuring the protection and well-being of children.
Speaking during the event, Dladla said the initiative reflects Government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable families.
“Every child deserves the warmth and safety of a stable family structure. These uniforms are more than clothing; they represent hope, care and opportunity for our children,” she said.
The beneficiaries come from several schools including Lulakeni Primary and High School, Lozitha, Ekutsimuleni, Hhohho AME Kush, Ntfonjeni, Dlalisile, Masibekela, Bhekephi, Nkwalini, KaShewula, Mantfuntini and Mzimenene.
Through the programme, 24 families have so far been reunited and supported through various interventions such as food parcels, birth registration for children and other forms of assistance aimed at promoting long-term sustainability.
Beyond educational support, the programme has also facilitated housing projects, agricultural inputs and vocational training opportunities for beneficiaries.
Two teenage girls have already been enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at Emakhonweni, equipping them with practical skills to help them build independent futures.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said the initiative is a strategic investment in the country’s human capital, ensuring that children and elderly members of communities benefit from stable and nurturing family environments.
Assessments for additional families are ongoing, while preparations for Season Two of the Asibambaneni Sibe Ngumndeni programme are currently underway.
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