Appeal for dialogue to end unrest in Eswatini

A resolution approved at Provincial Synod 2021:

POLITICAL UNREST IN ESWATINI

Noting:

1. The Archbishop in his charged alluded to the Political unrest in Eswatini.
2. Such political unrest led to destruction of property left hundreds of Emaswati with Permanent injuries and over 70 citizens (Children, women and Men) lost their lives.
3. The devastation that such unrest has caused to the people of Eswatini.

Resolve that:

1. This Synod join the people of Eswatini in thanking the Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of ACSA for the constant calls and pastoral letter he wrote to the people of Eswatini on behalf of the Province.
2. Request the Archbishop to continue working with other regional, continental and global structures pushing for meaningful engagement and dialogue in Eswatini to find an amicable solution to the challenges of Eswatini.
3. Respectfully request that provincial pastoral and fact-finding mission be sent to Eswatini within the next two months.

Seconder: Ms Thobile Dlamini

Proposer: Venerable Bhekindlela Magongo