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11/01/2026

VILAKATI SHARES THE LOVE: Man of the match Mancoba Vilakati, who scored the winning goal against Highlanders and pocketed E2 500, has promised to share his prize with the rest of the team.

Looking ahead to their clash with Nsingizini Hotspurs, Vilakati said the focus must be on the present, not past encounters. “They’re a strong team, but so are we,” he added. “We’ll give it our all and take it one game at a time.”

11/01/2026

SWALLOWS CLAIM BRAGGING RIGHTS: Mbabane Highlanders turned up the pressure in the second half, pushing hard in search of an equaliser. Chance after chance came and went. Despite their sustained attacks, the breakthrough never arrived.

When the final whistle blew, Mbabane Swallows had held on to a 1–0 victory, claiming the bragging rights in this fiery Mbabane Derby. Highlanders fans filed out quietly, while the Swallows’ supporters erupted in celebration, making their joy heard across Mavuso Sports Centre.

11/01/2026

MBABANE DERBY: Red card! Game on and now it’s even spicier. Mbabane Swallows are down to ten men after Njongo Mazibuko saw red in the second half. The pressure is on, the stakes are higher, and the crowd can feel it.

Still: Swallows 1–0 Highlanders.

11/01/2026

MBABANE DERBY: Things just got even more interesting for Mbabane Swallows. At half-time at Mavuso Sports Centre, Young Zesh, dressed in a Swallows replica, had the supporters on their feet with an energetic performance. He treated fans to his hit songs and a special track dedicated to Mbabane Swallows titled “Maswayi sway sinitsandsa nonkhe”, reflecting on the club’s past glory and its journey to where it stands today.
Now the second half is about to get underway.

Will Mbabane Highlanders find a response and level the score?

11/01/2026

MBABANE DERBY: Mbabane Swallows’ stand has erupted into song and celebration after Mancoba Vilakati struck the opening goal, putting his side 1–0 ahead of Highlanders as the first half continues at Mavuso Sports Centre.

What’s setting the Swallows’ supporters apart today is the energy, louder than usual, more electric than ever, boosted by the sounds of instruments accompanying their singing, making their stand the noisiest and most vibrant across the entire ground.

Current score: Mbabane Swallows 1–0 Mbabane Highlanders.

11/01/2026

MBABANE DERBY, IT’S ON!: The giants are on the pitch and the first half is underway at Mavuso Sports Centre. All eyes are on the two giants as they lock horns in what many call the country’s biggest rivalry.

The E120 000 first-round prize may be off the table, but pride, bragging rights and city supremacy are very much on the line. And judging by the atmosphere in the stands, this is anything but an ordinary match.

Who’s taking it today?

STYLE: Hello, Style readers, we hope you’re ready to take on the new week with confidence. On our Style cover this week,...
11/01/2026

STYLE: Hello, Style readers, we hope you’re ready to take on the new week with confidence. On our Style cover this week, we spotlight local fashion designer Thulani Lobhambo, who opens up about his journey of resilience, his growing footprint in fashion, and the deep love he holds for his roots in Msunduza.

It’s a story of passion, purpose and pride, one you won’t want to miss.

JOURNEY HOME FROM FUNERAL TURNS CHAOTIC: Four people heading home from a funeral in Mkhondvo had a narrow escape after t...
11/01/2026

JOURNEY HOME FROM FUNERAL TURNS CHAOTIC: Four people heading home from a funeral in Mkhondvo had a narrow escape after their vehicle lost control on a wet road while trying to avoid another car. The other driver is alleged to have been driving erratically before making a sudden U-turn and then reportedly fleeing the scene.

BIG RIVALRY ALERT!: With fireworks expected to be produced football lovers' eyes will be on Mbabane as Swallows and High...
11/01/2026

BIG RIVALRY ALERT!: With fireworks expected to be produced football lovers' eyes will be on Mbabane as Swallows and Highlanders renew their fierce rivalry. Arguably the country’s biggest game, this encounter will be played today at Mavuso Sports Centre. The eagerly-awaited clash will start at 3pm. Supporters have been called upon to rally behind their teams creating the electric atmosphere synonymous with the Mbabane Derby.

Despite the capital city giants being out of the first round E120 000 carrot race, there are bragging rights worth fighting for.

11/01/2026

PRINCESS NUNU JOHNSON LAID TO REST: The casket of the late Princess Nunu Johnson being lowered into her final resting place at KaMfishane, stirring deep emotion among family and friends.

The funeral follows a funeral service that happened this morning also at KaMfishane.

11/01/2026

The funeral service of Princess Nunu Johnson is under way at KaMfishane, as family and friends mourn her sudden and tragic death.

Johnson was fatally stabbed at her matrimonial home in Motshane, allegedly by her husband, Themba Ginindza. Ginindza was later found hanging from a wattle tree in a nearby forest, about a kilometre from his homestead.

He was wanted by police in connection with the murder at the time of his death.

WHEN PROMISES TURN EXPENSIVE: Attractive returns, smart branding, convincing paperwork, then everything falls apart. Mil...
11/01/2026

WHEN PROMISES TURN EXPENSIVE: Attractive returns, smart branding, convincing paperwork, then everything falls apart. Millions have vanished through collapsed investment schemes, leaving shattered livelihoods in their wake. More in our lead story.

EXPECTATIONS STILL ON THE TABLE: When this government was appointed, emaSwati were clear about what they wanted: action, not excuses. Two years later, the pressure is mounting. We unpack what each minister must deliver this year and why the patience of the public is wearing thin.

PRESSURE FROM PRETORIA: As global trade tightens, South Africa is once again pushing to rethink SACU. But behind the policy language lies a bigger question for Eswatini: what happens when the region’s economic giant wants more room to move?

A WET WEEK AHEAD: Umbrellas might not be enough this time. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across parts of the country, and forecasters say the danger may not always be obvious until it’s too late.

…AND IN OTHER NEWS: Hosea Member of Parliament Sifiso Mabuza had a message for the public yesterday at his mother’s funeral.
-Court-ordered liquidation promises accountability, yet some investors fear it may cost them everything.

SPORTS: Nsingizini Hotspurs have wrapped up the first round in style, with one game to spare. Elsewhere, Manzini Wanderers came agonisingly close to a second win only for Leopard to launch comeback. And has the Mbabane derby lost its edge? All roads lead to Mavuso Sports Centre for today’s Big Derby. This and more in the Times SUNDAY.

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