MBABANE: Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Themba Masuku has come-out to deny that government has hired mercenaries to kill political activists and other citizens.
Addressing a press conference in Mbabane on Thursday after the assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko allegedly,by State agents, the DPM said Government has noted with concern that there were individuals and organisations who are intent on spreading disinformation.
“Government has not hired any mercenaries.However, there are Security experts that have been engaged to assist with certain aspects of the country’s security issues. EmaSwati must be wary of proponents of disinformation and unfounded allegations.Further,we must allow for investigations to take place unhindered and for due process to follow thereafter,” said the DPM.
But King Mswati, when addressing his regiments on Saturday warned those calling for democracy that they must stop crying when his mercenaries deal with them.
“Don’t cry when my mercenaries deal with you, who started the violence?”, said the King.
Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku(Pic:gov)