Advancement of Financial Bail-out Loan by the Government of South Africa to the Swaziland Government and the Encouragement for Democratic Reforms in Swaziland
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QUESTION NO: 293 (NW371E)
PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2012 OF 24 FEBRUARY 2012
Mr L S Ngonyama (COPE) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:
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Whether the Government of South Africa has advanced the financial bail-out loan to the Swaziland government, if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?
- Whether the government intends pursuing any diplomatic measures to encourage democratic reforms in Swaziland, if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?
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No. The Government has not advanced the financial assistance to the Kingdom of Swaziland as the negotiations between the two countries have not been concluded yet.
- Yes, South Africa uses diplomatic means to encourage the Swazis to engage in a process of meaningful political dialogue aimed at the country’s future based on the will of the Swazi people.
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