Tinkhundla

He said there were other countries that were using the same system, the only difference was that Eswatini chose to name it ‘Tinkhundla’.

It should be noted that the national elections are under the Tinkhundla System of Government where over 59 Constituencies elect their idea or rather favourite candidate under the Bucopho, Indvuna yeNkhundla and Member of Parliament (MP) positions.

People not registered for the general election, but believe that the Tinkhundla System of Government should be replaced by the political party system, can be left out of the voting process.

The People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) has ordered its members not to register or vote under the Tinkhundla System of Government.

He said he had noted that some people claim that the Tinkhundla system was their way of life, but when it came to implementing the ideology, it was something else.

His Majesty the King increased the number of Tinkhundla centres to 59 – from 55.

Human Rights and Public Administration or Integrity Commissioner Sabelo Masuku said the EBC explained that chiefs played a major role during the nomination process as they were the foundation of Tinkhundla system of governance.

Members of parliament were elected from 55 constituencies (also known as tinkhundla ).

There are twelve municipalities and 55 tinkhundla.