Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Hlobsile Ndlovui is confident that the 2010 World Cup will be successful.She continues to urge the nation to believe in ourselves. "I think this is the time when we should start believing in ourselves. Let us remove the negative thoughts and begin to believe; and support South Africa. Irrespective of the fact that our team failed to qualify for the biggest event in the world, we must therefore pay support to our closest neighbour - South Africa." The ministry's main focus now lies in promoting the event and in assuring awareness. ."
For many years the Somhlolo Stadium which is common ground, has formed the nucleus sporting events in Swaziland. International matches are frequently held there, and at weekends, it is the venue for the ever popular game of soccer. A few minutes away are the municipal tennis and squash courts at Coronation Park and in between is the Mbabane Club, popular with Swazis and expatriates alike and where diverse sporting facilitices are available.
Swaziland is generally a peaceful kingdom with low crime rate compared to her neighbouring states; and this is due to strict security personnel. Last December, the INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble agreed for the world police body to provide sniffer dogs to be used to enhance border security in Swaziland.
Upcoming Events
19 April – records show that only four babies were born on this day in 1968 at the Raleigh Fiktim Memorial Hospital in Manzini. There were two boys and two girls. One of the baby boys was the King, the son of Inkhosikati Ntombi Tfwala, a beautiful young woman form the north of Swaziland. Inkosikati LaTfwala was one of the youngest Emakhosikati of King Sobhuza II.
25 April - National Flag Day: April 25 was National Flag Day. This is the day the British flag was brought down and the Swazi flag was raised for the first time after Swaziland got its independence from Britain in 1968.
11 June – Fifa World Cup Kickoff: our neighboring state, South Africa, is hosting the world’s prestigious event – the Soccer World Cup. The Kick off takes place in the country’s national stadium Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Aug/Sep – Umhlanga Dance: is an annual Swazi tradition held in August or September.Tens of thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi girls and women travel from their villages to participate in the eight-day event.They gather at the Queen Mother’s royal village, which currently is Ludzidzini Royal Village.
Hiking
FIRE and EMERGENCIES
Manzini 505 2174
Mbabane 404 2164
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Emergency Numbers
Lomahasha (Namaacha): 07h00-20h00
Mhlumeni (Goba): 24 hours
Border gates with Mozambique:
Bulembu (Josefsdal): 08h00-16h00
Gege (Bothashoop): 08h00-16h00
Lavumisa (Golela): 07h00-22h00
Lundzi (Waverly): 08h00-16h00
Mahamba (Mahamba): 07h00-22h00
Mananga (Border Gate): 07h00-18h00
Matsamo (Jeppes Reef): 07H00-20H00
Ngwenya (Oshoek): 07h00-22h00
Salitje (Onverwacht): 08h00-16h00
Sandlane (Nerston): 08h00-18H00
Sicunusa (Houdkop): 08h00-18h00
Border gates with South Africa:
Security
The facilities offered in Swaziland’s accommodation centres are modern and classy. With stylish rooms, executive suites and conference centres well equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment; you cannot go wrong
Hospitality
Sporting Facilities
Getting to and from Swaziland, as well as getting around the country is fairly easy, a feature considerably by its proximity to neighbouring major centres such as Johannesburg and Maputo. Within the country, its compact size makes travel easy, with a number of flexible transport options at your disposal
Accessibility
Why Visit Swaziland
Be amongst the chosen few to participate in the Swazi Royal Experience… the read more link will point to Tourism Authority website.
South Africa is ready to host the spectacular event: Soccer World Cup… the read more link will point to the stadiums page (with pics of stadiums and the capacity it can hold).
We do things differently at our soccer stadiums; learn the tricks… the read more will point to a Fan’s corner page with pictures of the fan kit e.g. Makaraps, Vuvuzela, etc… and a gallery of fans and footballers celebrating.
We’ve preserved culture and tradition, despite modernization… read more will link to TSA page.
Our Culture
Fan's Corner
SA's Stadiums
Atractions
