27/04/2026
Military Guard Kills Himself at King’s Celebration
Tragedy struck Eswatini during a major event celebrating King Mswati III’s 40 years on the throne. Lieutenant Colani Mdluli, a military bodyguard for the King, reportedly shot and killed himself in public. The incident happened in front of high-level guests, including SADC Heads of State. Reports suggest the officer took his own life as a desperate protest against low salaries and poor working conditions within the military.
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