By Ollus Ndomu
The Kingdom of Eswatini has strongly denied circulating reports suggesting it was offering nationality to citizens from southern Africa to address a purported shortage of men in the country. The denial comes in the wake of a viral fake letter attributed to King Mswati III, expressing concerns about the “scarcity of men” in the kingdom.
The falsified letter claimed that King Mswati III intended to facilitate the migration of willing men from southern Africa to Eswatini, promising them marriage opportunities and free housing.
However, Eswatini’s authorities swiftly refuted the authenticity of the letter, labeling it as false and misleading.
“This alleged letter attributed to His Majesty King Mswati III is entirely fabricated and baseless,” stated a spokesperson for the Eswatini government.
“There is no shortage of men in our kingdom, and the notion of offering nationality to address such a fabricated issue is preposterous.”
The viral hoax sparked widespread speculation and concern, prompting swift action from Eswatini’s authorities to quash the misinformation.
Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many expressing disbelief and condemnation of the false claims.
Eswatini, a small landlocked country in southern Africa, has a rich cultural heritage and traditions deeply rooted in its monarchy.
The kingdom has been the subject of various rumors and misconceptions in the past, but officials are determined to dispel misinformation and uphold the nation’s reputation.
