MANZINI:Colani Khulekani Maseko,the former President of the Swaziland National Union of Students(SNUS) who survived an assassination attempt by King Mswati’s army has graduated with a Teachers Diploma.
Maseko was a student at the Southern African Nazarene University(SANU),he graduated on Friday with other students,some who are active in the struggle for democracy.
Speaking to this Swaziland News shortly after the graduation,the former Students President said it was an emotional day for him,he thanked those who supported him during times of persecution.
“Perhaps one can advise young people who are active in the struggle to take education seriously.I am happy to graduate today despite the persecution I went through,”he said.
Maseko was abducted by King Mswati’s soldiers in May 2022, tortured and almost killed. He was subsequently rushed to Mkhiwa Clinic in a critical condition.
Former Students Union President Colani Maseko.