But some change is in the air. And at least Swazi watchers have something weightier to ponder than whether Mswati will choose another comely bare-breasted maiden at the annual Reed Dance.

It dates back to the ’40s and is an adaptation of the older Nguni reed dance ceremony. Today, it serves as a rite of passage for young women and a way to honour the Queen Mother and the Swazi royal ...

The reed dance is an ancient tradition of the Swazi and Zulu people. It aims to pay respect to women and prepare girls for womanhood. This annual ceremony is known as the Mkhosi woMhlanga (or the Zulu ...

Our Swazi Secrets investigation revealed the political interests ... King Mswati III (center) arrives at the annual ‘Umhlanga,’ or Reed Dance ceremony in 2018. Image: Yeshiel Panchia Similarly, the ...

King Misuzulu also hailed the strong allegiance between the Zulu and Swazi monarchies, where he said 15 000 maidens accompanied him in attendance of the reed dance in Swaziland a few weeks ago.

King Misuzulu also hailed the strong allegiance between the Zulu and Swazi monarchies, where he said 15 000 maidens accompanied him in attendance of the reed dance in Swaziland a few weeks ago.

Following the reed dance ceremony ... Zuma’s role and capacity to be a major ambassador for Swaziland or the Swazi royal family is a non-contestable issue,” Hlatshwayo told Voice of America.

She is reported to have caught the king's eye during the main annual Reed Dance in late August ... But the move had been unpopular with Swazi youths and its implementation had sparked controversy.

The traditional Reed Dance in Eswatini officially confirmed Nomcebo Zuma’s engagement to King Mswati III, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma. This cultural event, honouring ...

Paul Reed, also known as Bball Paul in the City of Brotherly Love, is officially moving on. The now-former Philadelphia 76ers center is set to join the Detroit Pistons for the 2024-2025 NBA season.