MANZINI: Sipho Mhlanga, the Registrar of the Southern Africa Nazarene University(SANU) has released a Memorandum, on behalf of the institution of higher learning informing the University staff and Executive Management about the delayed payment of October 2023 salaries.
“The Management regrets to inform our valued staff members that the October 2023 salaries may be delayed. Management is working around the clock to mitigate the intincipated delay. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience that will be caused by the uncertainty. Your usual co-operation is requested during this period," reads the memorandum released by the SANU Registrar.
Stan Simelane, the Secretary General(SG) of the National Workers Union of Swaziland Higher Institutions(NAWUSHI) had not responded at the time of compiling this report on the delayed salaries at SANU.
On another note, the University of Eswatini(UNESWA) Registrar Dr. Selebona Simelane also released a memorandum on behalf of the institution of higher learning, informing Lecturers about the delay of October salaries as well.
"It is advised that due to financial challenges the University is facing, payment of the October, 2023 salaries is delayed," reads the memorandum in part released by the UNESWA Registrar.
Reached for comments, Dr. Mduduzi Colani Shongwe, the Secretary General(SG) of the Association of Lecturers, Academic and Administrative Personnel(ALAAP) said, tomorrow around 11am ,he will have an informed reaction on the delayed salaries at UNESWA.
“Evening Ngcamane.Thank you for contacting us. For now, no comment. Please contact me tomorrow around 11am, I will have an informed reaction by then," said the ALAAP Secretary General.
SANU and UNESWA are struggling financially and as a result, Lecturers from both Universities were paid very late their September salaries.
King Mswati at the UNESWA graduation.