BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE
EZULWINI – Government has taken a major step towards strengthening law enforcement and enhancing public safety with the presentation of the Police Service Regulations of 2025 to the Senate Portfolio Committee on the Private and Cabinet Offices (Prime Minister’s Office).
The regulations were tabled on December 8, 2025, during a workshop held at Sibane Hotel in Ezulwini, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) and improve the safety and wellbeing of communities nationwide. As the Minister responsible for the police, Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini led the engagement with senators.
Addressing the committee, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening the police service and protecting citizens.
“We are all acutely aware of the vital role the Police play in upholding the law, preserving peace, and ensuring the safety and security of all emaSwati and residents of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Their work is fundamental to protecting our citizens from criminality and other social offences,” he said.
The Prime Minister also echoed His Majesty the King’s call from the Throne earlier this year, placing strong emphasis on public safety and crime prevention.
“Public safety and the apprehension of all offenders are of paramount importance. His Majesty’s Government, alongside all stakeholders in the broader safety and security ecosystem, are duty-bound to respond to this call with urgency and determination. We must direct all our efforts toward combatting crime and addressing any social disorders that threaten the peace and stability of our nation,” he added.
Explaining the scope of the regulations, Prime Minister Dlamini said they were derived from the Police Service Act No. 22 of 2018 and cover several key operational and governance areas. These include preliminary provisions, conduct, appointments and promotions, retirement and resignation, discipline, and the establishment of the Royal Eswatini Police Service Staff Association.
He noted that the introduction of the Police Staff Association represents a progressive milestone for the welfare of police officers.
“This initiative is designed to provide police officers with a platform to express concerns about their welfare, terms and conditions of service. It also ensures their representation within Government Negotiation Structures, allowing them to engage meaningfully on issues such as remuneration, allowances and other aspects of service,” he said.
Discipline within the service was also highlighted as a central pillar of the new regulations.
“Discipline is the cornerstone of any effective law enforcement agency. A disciplined Police Service is essential for building public trust and ensuring high standards of service delivery,” the Prime Minister stated.
National Commissioner of Police Vusi Manoma Masango also addressed the workshop, underscoring the importance of preparedness and organisational efficiency within the police service.
“We are all aware that in order for this organisation to operate effectively and efficiently, we need to have good preparation. That should guide our operations. Today, you are here to deliver that product to the nation,” he said.
Prime Minister Dlamini expressed his appreciation to the Senate Portfolio Committee and the Parliament Administration for facilitating the important engagement. He noted that the committee’s input would be instrumental before the regulations are tabled before Parliament for enactment, in line with Section 95 of the Police Service Act.
The Police Service Regulations of 2025 are expected to play a key role in strengthening law enforcement operations, improving police welfare, enhancing accountability and building public confidence in the country’s security structures.
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