Eswatini–South Africa relations
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Eswatini–South Africa relations refers to the
apartheid era in 1994. Eswatini's High Commission in Pretoria is also cross-accredited to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[1]
Eswatini is part of the
Swazi Lilangeni
at par in Eswatini.
It's believed that Eswatini, along with
satellite states
of South Africa. However there are occasionally tensions between officials from both countries, as the Swazi kingdom is viewed as a traitor for helping apartheid era government and Eswatini claims Swazi territories formerly part of its kingdom.
History
Apartheid era
During the 1970s and early 1980s, although Swaziland (Eswatini's name before 2018) claimed to be neutral in the
embassy-level status.[2]
In June 1993, South Africa and Swaziland signed a judicial agreement providing for South African judges, magistrates, and prosecutors to serve in Swaziland's courts. South Africa also agreed to provide training for Swazi court personnel.[3]
Post-apartheid era
In 1994, the two countries upgraded their diplomatic relations following the election of South African President
apartheid in South Africa and South Africa's readmission to the Commonwealth of Nations. In August 1995, the two countries signed an agreement to cooperate in anti-crime and anti-smuggling efforts along their common border.[3] In September 2010, the African National Congress Youth League condemned South Africa's "'illegitimate' relations with 'Swaziland's absolute monarchy."[4] The ANC's investment arm Chancellor House acquired a 75% stake in Swaziland's Maloma Colliery (coal mine). Other political parties condemned the move as well.[5]
References
- ^ Eswatini's High Commission in South Africa
- ^ Kingdom of Swaziland Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of South Africa.
- ^ a b SOUTH AFRICA - A Country Study Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.
- ^ ANC to have 'full talks' on Swaziland News24.com, 24 September 2010.
- ^ ANC conflicted by Maloma Colliery interests - ID PoliticsWeb.co.za, 14 November 2010.
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