Swaziland Youth Congress - PYL

SWAYOCO ON CHINA–AFRICA YOUTH SOLIDARITY EXCHANGE

The Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO), the Youth League of PUDEMO, proudly announces that our Secretary General Cde Mthobisi Mfundo Ntshangase is currently representing the revolutionary youth of our country among 24 Young Leaders from 17 English speaking African nations at a high level China Africa People to People Exchange, hosted by the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC).

This historic gathering brings together young leaders from Rwanda, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe united in the spirit of African solidarity and global cooperation.

On Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, the delegation witnessed the extraordinary technological and economic transformation of China, touring the Yiwu Global Trade Digital Center, the world’s largest marketplace for small commodities, trading with over 223 countries. The youth also visited the Former Residence of Chen Wangdao, the visionary who hand translated the Communist Manifesto into Chinese, igniting ideological consciousness that helped shape modern China.

This 14 day exchange is more than a study tour, it is a political awakening, a moment of learning, and a reminder that people to people solidarity is the backbone of global progress. As young Africans, we are engaging directly with China’s lived realities, development strategies, and its commitment to international cooperation.

As the youth fighting for a democratic, free, and just Swaziland, we reaffirm: SWAYOCO fully supports UN Resolution 2758 of 25 October 1971, which recognizes the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the only legitimate representative of China in the United Nations.

We stand with the global community in acknowledging this historic decision. Furthermore: Once Swaziland is liberated from royal minority rule and governed democratically, the illegitimate relationship with Taiwan will end.A democratic Swaziland will build formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, in line with international law, African Union positions, and the One China framework.

This is not merely diplomacy,it is a commitment to international solidarity, economic development, and alignment with the global South.

To every young person resisting oppression, corruption, and royal domination:

This exchange shows what is possible when a nation invests in its people, its youth, and its future. China’s development was not a miracle,it was the result of political will, unity, and a people refusing to be held hostage by a minority elite.

Swaziland deserves the same.

We deserve a country where:

- Education empowers, not suppresses
- Youth lead national development
- International partnerships uplift our people
- Democracy replaces royal dictatorship

The struggle continues, and SWAYOCO remains the spear of the nation, carrying the hopes of a generation determined to reclaim its future.

SWAYOCO LIVES!
SWAYOCO LEADS!
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34 Years Of Unbroken Struggle ✊

REVOLUTIONARY SALUTE TO FALLEN COMRADES

Today, PUDEMO President Cde Mlungis Makhanya and SWAYOCO President Cde Sakhile Aw'viva Nxumalo joined hands in paying a powerful tribute to the fallen giant of student struggles, former SASCO President Cde Naledzani Mashapa.

Cde Naledzani Mashapa was a fearless voice of the oppressed, a comrade who carried the torch of the Swazi struggle among students, youth, and the broader Mass Democratic Movement in South Africa and across the region. His revolutionary soul, laid to rest on Saturday morning, will forever inspire generations who continue the fight against royal minority rule and oppression in Swaziland.

PUDEMO humbly acknowledges the Vhembe Region and the People of Limpopo for gifting the struggle with two towering revolutionaries, Cde Amos Messiah Mbedzi and Cde Naledzani Mashapa, whose sacrifices and dedication have propelled forward the liberation cause of the people of Swaziland.

✊ Long Live the Undying Spirit of Cde Naledzani Mashapa!
✊ Long Live the Undying Spirit of Cde Amos Messiah Mbedzi!

The struggle continues, and their names shall never be forgotten.

SWAYOCO LIVES!
SWAYOCO LEADS!
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34 Years Of Unbroken ✊

SWAYOCO STATEMENT POST THE 12-14 JUNE NEC MEETING

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SOLIDARITY IN ACTON

SWAYOCO President Cde Sakhile Aw'viva Nxumalo, together with the Chairman of UVCCM Cde Mohammed Ali Mohammed from Tanzania 🇹🇿, stood shoulder to shoulder at the International Youth Solidarity Programme hosted by the African National Youth Congress.

In their deep engagements, the two revolutionary leaders reflected on the struggles of the youth across Africa and the urgent need for united action against oppression. They emphasized the critical role Tanzania can play in advancing the struggle of the people of Swaziland, who continue to resist the chains of royal dictatorship and fight for freedom, democracy, and dignity.

This meeting was not just symbolic, it was a commitment to intensify solidarity, strengthen youth movements, and build a united front across the continent. The voices of the youth cannot be silenced, and together we declare: The struggle for liberation in Swaziland is an African struggle.Youth power will dismantle royal oppression. Solidarity is our weapon, unity is our strength.

The future belongs to the youth, and the youth of Africa are rising.

SWAYOCO LIVES!
SWAYOCO LEADS!
♥️🖤💚💛
34 Years Of Unbroken Struggle ✊

SWAYOCO President, Cde Sakhile Aw'viva Nxumalo , delivered a powerful message during the International Youth Solidarity Programme hosted by the African National Congress Youth League in Johannesburg.

Speaking to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran His Excellency, Mr. Mansour Shakib Mehr, he declared that the youth of Swaziland salutes Iran’s resistance against imperialist domination by the United States of America.

He affirmed that the struggle of the Iranian people inspires the youth of Swaziland, who are ready to imitate such courage in dismantling the undemocratic Tinkhundla regime that continues to oppress our nation.

This is not just solidarity, it is a call to action. The youth of Swaziland will rise, resist, and reclaim their future. The fight against tyranny is international, and our voices echo across borders.

SWAYOCO LIVES!
SWAYOCO LEADS!
❤️🖤💚💛
34 Years Of Unbroken Struggle ✊

The struggle maybe long, but victory is inevitable ✊

On the 16th of June 1976, the youth of Soweto rose against the Apartheid regime in South Africa, igniting a historic moment of defiance that reverberated across the continent and the world. Their courage in the face of bullets and brutality became a symbol of resistance, reminding oppressed peoples everywhere that liberation is won through sacrifice, unity, and unwavering determination.

The Soweto Uprising was not merely a South African struggle; it was an African and global struggle. It inspired movements in countries facing similar oppression to believe that tyranny can be challenged and defeated. The images of young students standing firm against an unjust system continue to serve as a rallying cry for justice and freedom.

In Swaziland, the legacy of June 16 lives on in the hearts of the youth. The Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO), the youth wing of PUDEMO , draws strength from the Soweto generation. Just as South African youth confronted Apartheid, SWAYOCO confronts the Tinkhundla regime, which denies democracy and subjects citizens to repression.

The uprising reminds Swazi youth that solidarity is a weapon, and that the struggle for freedom is not fought in isolation. “The Soweto youth showed us that even the most entrenched regimes can be shaken when the people unite,” SWAYOCO declares. Their example inspires the continued fight against injustice, torture, imprisonment, and exile faced by activists under King Mswati’s rule.

Today, as we commemorate June 16, we reaffirm that the spirit of Soweto is alive in every corner of Africa and beyond. It is alive in Swaziland, where the youth continue to resist, organize, and demand a future free from oppression. The Soweto Uprising teaches us that the struggle may be long, but victory is inevitable when the people stand together.

At the International Youth Solidarity Programme hosted by African National Congress Youth League in South Africa, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the June 16 Soweto Uprising, our President stood tall as the voice of the oppressed Swazi youth.

Cde Sakhile Awuviva Nxumalo highlighted the brutality of Mswati’s Government, a regime that has subjected comrades to threats, torture, imprisonment, death, and exile. He reminded the world that the Swazi struggle is not forgotten, and that international solidarity is a weapon against tyranny.

In his powerful conclusion, he urged all delegations to carry the story of the Swazi struggle until King Mswati’s Government is removed from power. His words echoed the spirit of June 16, calling for unity, courage, and relentless resistance.

SWAYOCO salutes our President for his unwavering role in international work, forging alliances and amplifying the cry for freedom across the globe. ✊🏾

SWAYOCO LIVES! SWAYOCO LEADS!
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34 Years Of Unbroken Struggle ✊

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