BY THEMBA ZWANE
MBABANE – Contrary to popular belief, Alpheous Nxumalo has come out to state that he is not fighting government.
In an interview with Eswatini Positive News, Nxumalo said his matter pending in court does not suggest any “fight” between him and Government.
Conflict Resolutions Mechanism
“This is a matter between an employer and employee which is getting the necessary attention to be resolved without any further delays. To perceive, misconstrue an industrial action or employer – employee conflict resolutions mechanism which are legal and constitutional as “fight” is be narrow minded and shallow understanding of what is really at play here,” said Nxumalo.
He mentioned that he has worked tirelessly to defend and protect the Government, the Tinkhundla Democratic System and both the state and institution of the Monarchy at the risk of his very own life and of his family for far too long to turn around today and “fight” the same.
“This can never happen with Alpheous Mfana Nxumalo. We have an issue with the incumbent administration in my department – an issue which I believe will be resolved soonest than latest,” he said.
Fixed-term Employment
Nxumalo has reportedly rejected a government offer of E420,000 aimed at settling and terminating his fixed-term employment contract, insisting instead on full payment of his contractual benefits and outstanding salary arrears.
The rejection was formally communicated through Magagula Attorneys in correspondence addressed to the Principal Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office. Nxumalo’s legal team stated that, after carefully reviewing the proposal, he had instructed that it be rejected in its entirety, maintaining that the matter before the court is not about termination but the enforcement of an existing court order.
It was reported that Nxumalo’s legal representative, Khumbulani Msibi, argued that the E420,000 offer,believed to be equivalent to approximately eight months’ salary, falls outside the scope of the dispute currently before the Industrial Court. The legal team emphasised that Nxumalo has not been dismissed and therefore cannot be subjected to a termination-based settlement structure.
Court Proceedings
The dispute stems from ongoing contempt of court proceedings initiated by Nxumalo following the government’s failure to comply with a January 21, 2026 judgment ordering payment of his salary arrears. Despite proper service of the order, Nxumalo contends that no payments have been made, prompting him to seek enforcement through the courts.
In his application, Nxumalo cites senior government officials, including Principal Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Bheki Bhembe, Civil Service Commission Executive Secretary Nhlanhla Mnisi, and Accountant General Nomsa Simelane. He is seeking their committal to prison for three months, alleging wilful disobedience of the court order.
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