| 单词 | Swazi |
| 例句 | There was a tremendous advantage in Zeni’s becoming a member of the Swazi royal family: she was immediately granted diplomatic privileges and could visit me virtually at will. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z As George relayed to me some of the requirements made by the young man’s family, he was at pains to point out that the boy was a Swazi prince. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I took offense at this and I said, “No, she is not a Shangaan, she is a Swazi.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ellen was a Swazi, and though tribalism was fading in the township, a close friend of mine condemned our relationship on purely tribal grounds. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was one of the titles of the ancient Swazi queens,” Arm said. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Some 75 objects created by the Ndebele, Nguni, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga and Zulu peoples in the 19th and 20th centuries will be on view. Promising Exhibitions From Coast to Coast 2011-03-17T04:45:08Z The old man disappeared into his beehive hut and reemerged wearing the traditional garb of a Swazi warrior, complete with an animal-skin shield. Feasting on cuisine — and music — in Swaziland 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z All of it is performed in a cascading blend of English, French, and German with Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, and Swahili, not to mention high-speed nonsense verse. The African Toll of the Great War, in Song and Shadows 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, a sub-heading gave a reaction from Swazi officials, though only one was quoted in the story. Corrections and clarifications 2010-07-09T16:14:00Z Ahead of the vote, some Swazis expressed scepticism that the elections would bring about change, as the parliament cannot criticise or take action against the executive or king. Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The new name of the country is eSwatini, which means “land of the Swazi” in the country’s own language. News Roundup: Gun Bill, Turkey’s Türkiye, & AI Mayflower 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Shake your limbs out for Uncle Waffles, the Swazi disc jockey known as the princess of amapiano, a subgenre of house music that originated in South Africa. Bumbershoot is back: Walk through the 2023 lineup with Thunderpussy 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In 2014, Mr. Maseko and a prominent Swazi journalist were sentenced to two years in prison after publishing articles criticizing the country’s judiciary as lacking independence. Hundreds Gather to Memorialize Renowned African Human Rights Lawyer 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The Swazi News Twitter account has shared a video which it says shows nurses demonstrating at the Nhlangano Health Centre in the south of the country. Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Another key demand is an end to the royal family's extravagant spending as most Swazis with a job work in neighbouring South Africa and send their earnings home. King Maswati not fled Eswatini's violent protests - PM 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z In 2018, Mswati announced that he was renaming the country “the Kingdom of eSwatini,” meaning “the land of Swazis,” though the name change has not been embraced by most of the rest of the world. Not all monarchs have lost power. Here are a few countries where royals really rule Then again, few Masters competitors were in the Lombard Insurance Open or the Royal Swazi Open. After winning small events, Harding makes most of big stage 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Swazis are normal people with normal worries - people who think about school, getting to work on time, music, relationships and popular culture like everyone else. The perils of travelling as a young black woman 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene explains why she backs the Swazi monarch's move to rename his country. 'Why I back the Swazi king's name change' 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z A New York Times correspondent who visited in 2012 found that Swazis accepted the monarchical tradition but desired more political openness. Swaziland’s King Wants His Country to Be Called eSwatini 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z He announced the change to eSwatini, meaning “land of the Swazis”, in the local Swati language at Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Swazi independence and of his 50th birthday. Africa's last absolute monarch renames Swaziland as 'eSwatini' 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Meaning “place of the Swazi”, eSwatini is the Swazi language name for the tiny state landlocked between South Africa and Mozambique. Swaziland king renames country Kingdom of eSwatini 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Yes, there are cultural differences, including cultural events that are unique to the region, but the day to day life of a Swazi closely mirrors that of those in the Western world. The perils of travelling as a young black woman 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z After all, eSwatini, we are told, simply means "land of the Swazis" - in other words, Swaziland. 'Why I back the Swazi king's name change' 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The monarch announced the official change at Golden Jubilee celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Swazi independence. Swaziland king changes the country's name 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z “There are not enough Venda to hijack the country,” said Mike Kunene, who speaks Swazi, another of the country’s 11 official languages. Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC election a win for Venda tribe 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z The name Swaziland angers some citizens as it is a mix of Swazi and English. Swaziland king renames country Kingdom of eSwatini 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z As Nkambule explained, a survey in 2011 showed that 32% of the Swazi population above 15 years old was living with HIV—the highest prevalence of any country in the world. Swaziland makes major strides against its AIDS epidemic 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z I, a Xhosa, say you are all my brothers, Zulus, Swazis, Pondos, Basutos, we die like brothers. Dancing the death drill: The sinking of the SS Mendi - BBC News 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z “More” may be better than what anyone else expects from a Swazi player, but Strauss said more was entirely within reach for her. L.P.G.A. Is Finally in View for Player From Swaziland 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z The port will handle four large vessels at a time and will be better than the nearest ports at Durban and Maputo, which are too shallow, claim Swazi officials. Elephantine delusions 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Swazi police dispute this, saying that only 13 people died. Driver arrested and charged with negligence in crash that killed 38 young women in Swaziland 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z Press photographers were prevented from taking pictures at the scene, said a Swazi journalist who insisted on anonymity for security reasons. Car Crash Kills at Least 38 Women and Girls in Swaziland 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z Photographers were prevented from taking pictures at the scene, said a Swazi journalist, who requested anonymity for security reasons. Swaziland truck crash kills dozens of girls 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z Her father was a self-taught golfer and learned as a caddie at Royal Swazi Country Club. L.P.G.A. Is Finally in View for Player From Swaziland 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z The girls and young women were on their way to the Swazi king's royal residence for the annual reed dance. 38 girls, young women killed in Swaziland crash, says group 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z The women were on their way to the Swazi king's royal residence for the annual reed dance. Swaziland rights group says 38 girls and young women killed in crash traveling to festival 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z A native Swazi speaker, Arojojoye taught herself English by watching television and mimicking the pronunciation of the news announcers. Young Africans combine hope and energy to shape their future 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z Swazi Leaks launched on Twitter last year and operates a Facebook page. Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z During his trial, Maseko delivered a blistering attack on the Swazi judiciary and political system, saying the population was being treated with contempt. 2 critics of Swaziland government sentenced 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, just 20 minutes down the road—in a kingdom where political parties are banned and criticism of the government is against the law—seven Swazis were arrested for wearing t-shirts that criticized the King. Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights 2014-05-02T04:01:21Z Instead, former Coke employees and Swazi officials say, they go see the king. The King and Coca-Cola: Firm's Sway in Swaziland 2013-11-19T01:34:23Z He is also advised by the Swazi National Council, described in a 2010 U.S. diplomatic cable as a group of traditionalists, spiritual healers and charlatans. Swazis vote in an election bound to keep king on top 2013-09-20T17:48:18Z In a rare interview this week the unknown activists behind Swazi Leaks discussed their motivations. Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Their articles angered Swazi officials who accused them of slander. 2 critics of Swaziland government sentenced 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z When a Swazi told Badu that he was “directly affected by Mswati’s oppression,” she fired back, saying “U on twitter tho, oppressing me.” Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights 2014-05-02T04:01:21Z "If Coca-Cola were to use that muscle, we would have a bigger potential for change," said Musa Hlophe, a pro-democracy campaigner and the former head of the Federation of Swazi Employers. The King and Coca-Cola: Firm's Sway in Swaziland 2013-11-19T01:34:23Z After domestic league fixtures two days ago many of the Kenyans were playing in their third game in three days despite this they proved too strong for the limited Swazis. Cosafa Cup: Kenya win, Botswana held 2013-07-10T08:52:54Z The Swazi Leaks members refused to tell AFP their names or location in the southern African nation, which has a population of 1.2 million. Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z David Dinkebogile led Saturday's ceremony and stressed that the gathering was to consecrate a bishop "not a black woman, not an African, not a Swazi woman". Africa gets first woman bishop 2012-11-20T11:21:06Z But instead, she dug in deeper, arguing that the Swazi regime is an important part of African culture and that criticism of the king and his ancient custom is tantamount to racism. Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights 2014-05-02T04:01:21Z In September, Swazis elected 55 members of a parliament that answers to the king. The King and Coca-Cola: Firm's Sway in Swaziland 2013-11-19T01:34:23Z According to the archbishop, David Dinkebogile took the sermon, stressing that the gathering was to consecrate a bishop "not a black woman, not an African, not a Swazi woman". African female bishop ordained 2012-11-20T11:21:06Z "They showed some of the alliances the ruling elite had with Gaddafi and other dictators, which allowed some Swazis to see inside the ivory tower that is the monarchy." Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z "She was to be pastor to all, to men and women, to black and white, to Swazis and all others in her diocese," he said. Africa gets first woman bishop 2012-11-20T11:21:06Z George Ayittey of the Free Africa Foundation reminds us that the Swazi monarchy is a British colonial creation that gives a bad name to African kings, who were historically go-betweens with religious functions. Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights 2014-05-02T04:01:21Z Still, in the eyes of some Swazi residents, Coke's booming business in a repressive country has created an image problem. The King and Coca-Cola: Firm's Sway in Swaziland 2013-11-19T01:34:23Z "She was to be pastor to all, to men and women, to black and white, to Swazis and all others in her diocese," the archbishop quoted him as saying. African female bishop ordained 2012-11-20T11:21:06Z Many Swazis in rural areas, where the king remains popular, do not have internet access, so Swazi Leaks' impact is likely to be limited. Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Ending quotas is likely to reduce the price of sugar, which would hit Swazi farmers. EU sugar aid for Swaziland leaves a bitter taste 2012-07-19T11:51:06Z After her Swazi quagmire, perhaps Badu will reconsider her scheduled performance in The Gambia, where she would provide cover for yet another despot, this one a lot more murderous than King Mswati. Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights 2014-05-02T04:01:21Z A graduate of the University of Boston, Ms Mandela-Dlamini was once married to a Swazi prince. Mandela daughter named ambassador 2012-07-04T10:52:23Z On Wednesday, meanwhile, a group of UK-based Swazis protested outside the Savoy hotel, in London, where King Mswati - who is widely accused of profligate spending - is thought to be staying. Queen's monarch lunch criticised 2012-05-18T03:26:33Z Not any more, thanks to the rise of Swazi Leaks, an online group determined to expose the opulent lifestyle of Africa's last absolute monarch. Swaziland king's Facebook exposure of party lifestyle could lose him friends 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z All Swazis walk whenever they travel, keeping up a steady pace that covers much ground. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The country derives its name from a Swazi chief named Gaza, a contemporary of Chaka, the Zulu king. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Nor was the King in the mood to debate matters: in April, when thousands of Swazi citizens demonstrated against him, Mswati's police beat and arrested hundreds of protesters. Why South Africa Bailed Out Swaziland 2011-08-17T05:15:00Z It must also bolster financial reporting and auditing of its accounts as well as increase dialogue with Swazi people. South Africa Offers $355 Million Loan to Swaziland 2011-08-03T18:13:38Z The state may need to cut salaries by half if loan requests are rejected, Swazi Finance Minister Majozi Sithole said June 27. South Africa Bails Out Swaziland as Cash Crunch Fueled Riots 2011-08-03T15:33:01Z This was new to me," he said, as we climbed down from the cliff, "and I thought I knew all there was to know about the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z More than a quarter of Swazis between the ages of 15 and 49 are believed to carry HIV. Swaziland sees protests over wages, drug shortages 2011-07-27T15:10:08Z There appears to be agreement among all Swazis on the need for cuts, but they disagree on what should be targeted. Queens of bling 2011-07-12T11:00:05Z More than a quarter of Swazis between the ages of 15 and 49 are believed to be HIV positive. Cancer treatment funds run out for Swazi patients 2011-06-30T18:31:05Z But Nomsa Msibi, president of the Cancer Association of Swaziland, says it is a lack of facilities that forces Swazis to South Africa. Swaziland's cancer treatment funds exhausted 2011-06-30T12:36:14Z That will be the end of the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z More than a quarter of Swazis between the ages of 15 and 49 are believe to carry HIV. AIDS drug supplies dwindling in Swaziland 2011-06-28T17:31:04Z The Swazi monarchy banned political parties nearly 40 years ago. Swazi plea for S Africa bailout 2011-06-22T16:47:26Z He was kindly treated by the Swazi chief, but he could not rest. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Swazi workers are employed in South African mines and other industries. Rolls-Royce Riding Swazi King Gets Pay Rise as Cuts Stoke Rage 2011-03-18T05:06:29Z Queen Tzaneen could not reign because she was not a native-born Swazi. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Activists have criticized King Mswati III of living lavishly while most Swazis live in poverty, and of harassing and jailing pro-democracy activists. AIDS drug supplies dwindling in Swaziland 2011-06-28T17:31:04Z According to South Africa's Business Report newspaper, the Swazi government has cut the salaries of politicians by 10% because of the financial crisis. Swazi plea for S Africa bailout 2011-06-22T16:47:26Z The Swazis are regarded as the bravest of all the Bantu tribes, and were the stanch friends of the early emigrant farmers. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Sangomas are found in the Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi and Ndebele cultures of southern Africa. African muti used to help South Africa at WCup 2010-06-21T17:31:00Z The Swazis had been at peace too long a time for such a warlike nation and it would not take much to start a war of some sort. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z “If they had been Zulus, or Swazis, or Matabele, they would have rushed in upon us, and finished it at once.” The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Now as I woke, in something very like fear, I found that one of my Swazi wives, who slept at my side, had sprung up and was shaking with fear. The Induna's Wife The Swazis cowered beneath the waggons in terror, and even the sturdier Natal natives, with their strong admixture of Zulu blood, sat together in gloomy silence. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley He’d rather light out for over the Swazi border, he said, if it was all the same to his rescuer and quondam enemy. A Frontier Mystery Swaziland is an ideal stock-raising country and it is estimated that the Swazis themselves own more than three hundred thousand head of cattle. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z There were three Swazis who had accompanied Mr Harvey on previous expeditions, all good hunters and men who could be relied upon in every emergency. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars There will shortly be howling throughout the Swazi nation, for of that race are those who struck the Great Great One.” The Induna's Wife None of these apparently were armed, whereas the Swazis all carried sticks. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Remittances from Swazi workers in South African mines supplement domestically produced income by as much as 20%. The 1996 CIA World Factbook A Swazi runner had brought word that we were coming, and my uncle had come out to meet me. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Swaziland: Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted 1968. The 2001 CIA World Factbook On returning from an expedition which had lasted but a few days, I found that one of my Swazi wives had disappeared. The Induna's Wife Shuddering again, Gerard recognised in the drawn, ghastly countenances those of the three Swazis. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Swaziland Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted 1968. The 2003 CIA World Factbook The Swazi king wears no crown, and I suppose the right but awkward phrase would be to speak of Sebuza's "induction as king." Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z In the letter already quoted, written by Snyman to his brother, he asserts that Kruger told him that he relied upon the assistance of the Swazis and Zulus. The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct For the name was that of one of my Swazi wives—that one who had mysteriously disappeared, and whom I had never expected to behold again. The Induna's Wife Had the Swazis but stumbled upon the horrid sight, it would most effectually have killed in them any further desire to tempt their fate in a journey on their own account. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley About fifty Europeans and some five hundred Swazi allies were killed or wounded. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 A little gin goes a long way with the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The trouble with the Swazi guns was almost invariably dirt or rust. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Towards its close I retired to my hut, thinking perhaps to find there my Swazi wives, who had been given me by that Great One who was gone. The Induna's Wife And in the fleeing refugees frenzied with terror, they recognised the treacherous and defaulting Swazis. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The independence of the Swazis, within the boundary line of Swaziland, as indicated in the 1st Article of this Convention, will be fully recognised. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Tuys was amused at the old queen's keenness and told me I had committed treason by making the Queen of England drink gin to placate a Swazi potentate. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z After a somewhat wide experience I can truthfully say that the Swazis, at the time I knew them, were the finest savages I ever came in contact with. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Accordingly, after long negotiations, an arrangement was concluded, in 1894, which placed the Swazi nation and territory under the control of the South African Republic, subject to full guarantees for the protection of the natives. Impressions of South Africa This to the Swazi fugitives who had slunk under one of the waggons, in the desperate hope that these terrible and dreaded warriors might take their departure as suddenly as they had appeared. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley A native, no matter if he be Swazi, Zulu, Basuto, or any other nationality, will always take advantage where such is offered, and he will follow it up with enough persistence to warrant ultimate success. The Boer in Peace and War Three Swazi boys were in charge of it and were responsible for its animals. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis knew nothing of money, except that it was supposed to be worth something in parts remote from their then-isolated land. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer The atrocities committed by these Swazi allies of the English on the people of Secoecoeni's tribe were truly awful. A Century of Wrong And daring no longer hesitate, the wretched Swazis crept trembling from their would-be hiding-place. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley He was a fierce old warrior and had put up a good fight to the last, till a hired impi of Swazis had surrounded his hiding-place in the forest and destroyed him. Prester John Labotsibeni gave the word of a Swazi queen and her word cannot be broken. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z My two Bapedi were in constant dread of their lives, for an old and deadly feud existed between their tribe and the Swazis. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Remittances from Swazi workers in South African mines may supplement domestically produced income by as much as 20%. The 1995 CIA World Factbook Another of the wretched Swazis was set upon and barbarously slaughtered, and then Gerard could stand it no longer. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then they move south, picking up contingents; and the final concentration is to be on the high veld near Amsterdam, which is convenient for the Swazis and the Zulus. Prester John Tall and splendidly formed, she is an ideal Swazi queen, just as she was the pick of the Zulu princesses at the time she became the royal wife of Buno. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Some maintained that the Swazis, who were believed to be averse to the opening up of their country, had wiped out the intruders. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Thwarted in his designs on the Swazis, Cetywayo next turned his attention to the Transvaal Boers. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal The Swazis were hung over here, poor devils, as you saw; but I didn’t see that. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley When the sun is at its highest you must come back and let Japhet and the Swazis go. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader Now the Swazi, from the highest to the lowest, sells his women. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z I had a friend who knew the Swazis well, and he held it to be unlikely in the last degree that a party of peaceful prospectors would be molested. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer As it is, Englishmen have been killed instead of Swazis. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal The place occupied by the Swazi herdsmen and drivers knew them no more, nor was there any trace of those worthies in or around the encampment. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley I think, Willesden, we will take Jack and the two Zulus, and leave Japhet and the Swazis here in charge of the stores, and blankets, and other things we leave behind us. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader A Swazi's wealth is measured by the number of wives he has. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The only work I did was in the matter of repairing guns, of which, by the way, the Swazis possessed but very few. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer If the Boers or Swazis destroyed a tribe, the remnant found its way to Natal. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal What was certain, however, was that its sporadic raids, and the ruthless massacre of all who fell in its way, had about depopulated the strip of debatable borderland between the Swazi and the Zulu countries. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley In a state of the wildest delight the lads returned to the spot where they had left their horses, where they found that Japhet and the two Swazis had arrived just before them. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader All the Swazi women have fine bodies, and many are very handsome, according to the native standard. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z He was absolutely certain that the prospectors had met their doom under the Swazi spears, and that a like fate would be mine. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer The Swazis are themselves Zulus, and Cetywayo claimed certain sovereign rights over them, which, however, they refused to recognise. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal “I think we have talked enough concerning a few Swazi dogs,” said Ingonyama, taking snuff. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley I want you to find two good Zulu and two Swazis. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader With his faculty for observation, he had made a serious study of how the Swazi uses the weed and was much interested in its effects. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Background: Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted 1968. The 2002 CIA World Factbook A British patrol fired on certain Swazis in time of truce. Alfred Tennyson The wonder is that we got a single Swazi to go with us. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The Boers may be lying, and, of course, they would make the best of things to the Swazis. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader "The Swazis filled the hole with dagga weed and lighted it with a hot cinder from the fire in front of the kraal," Sugden concluded. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z With great loyalty the British Government, even in the darkest days, had held back those martial races—Zulus, Swazis, and Basutos—who all had old grudges against the Amaboon. The Great Boer War Their lieutenant, who had been absent when this occurred, rode alone to the stronghold of the Swazi king, Sekukoeni, and gave himself up, expecting death by torture. Alfred Tennyson But I don’t like our Swazis turning rusty. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley When they had gone the Swazis led us to a kraal about two miles from the river, sending on a runner with orders to make huts and food ready for us. Finished The bulls are surrounded by a regiment of Swazis with spears pointing inward. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Nada may yet be sought for with the assegai in the Swazi caves; enough of her. Nada the Lily Tuys estimated that there must have been nearly thirty thousand Swazis there, a good half of whom were warriors. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis would hook it at a moment’s notice if they got wind of it. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The Swazis, shivering, for all these people hate cold, and shaking themselves like a dog when he comes to shore, gathered round, examining me. Finished By this time I could see scores of Swazis running out of their kraals to inspect us. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Where is this Flower ye went so far to dig in Swazi soil? Nada the Lily When this march past was over and Sebuza had thus been officially recognized as king by the Swazis, the royal impi was sent for and lined up in front of the "reviewing stand." Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z But I think our Swazi friends will not shape a course for their own country to-day. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Presently she came, escorted by the Swazi who was grinning, for I think he guessed what I expected to see. Finished Later I learned that his last cry was the war-shout of the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z She is a withered tree, a worn out old hag, and now I take her with me to send her to the country of the Swazis, whence she came. Nada the Lily They are the only white men who have ever been accepted officially into a Swazi impi We halted in front of Sebuza and there followed a moment's silence. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis, to the number of six, were approaching from their side of the camp. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Tell him that they will return again and these Swazis with them, and that then he will cease to live and his town will be burnt and his tribe will no more be a tribe. Finished They expressed the opinion that it would have taught the Swazis a lesson they would long remember if an impi or two had been wiped out. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Her mother, Macropha, my wife, was of Swazi blood, and was brought to the king's kraal with other captives after a raid, and given to me as a wife by the king. Nada the Lily I could see the thousands upon thousands of Swazis watching us, and it gave me a peculiar, isolated feeling. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis looked at each other, sullen but not ashamed. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Well, among the Swazis we should be quite safe from the Basutos, since the two peoples were at fierce enmity. Finished As you know, it is the Swazi custom to sacrifice any ruler who loses the throne, and the old girl doesn't want to be killed. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z This white man loved the mother of my wife, Macropha, and some held that Macropha was his daughter, and not that of the Swazi headman. Nada the Lily This is the Swazi custom and strictly adhered to. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Then the Swazis were rolled up, snug and snoring, in their blankets. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Moreover I knew the Swazi chiefs and king very well, having traded there, and could explain that I came to collect debts owing to me. Finished Now the Swazi has only a few standards of value. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z At least I know this, that before my wife's birth the Swazi killed the white man. Nada the Lily It seems there had been several hundred single combats, after the custom of the Swazi warriors, and finally a rush upon the kraal. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z These were not your servants, only some miserable Swazi dogs, who had run away from you, as you yourselves just now told us. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then I must speak with the Swazi king, for whom I also have a message, which I cannot do at present because he is still drunk with the white man's liquor. Finished The novelty of Boer life in Ermelo had worn away and they now were keen to be out among the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Yes, at last they were forced to flee, and after them came the Swazis, and in the forefront of the pursuit was their chief, ringed round with a circle of his bravest. Nada the Lily There were practically no wounded; there never are when Swazis fight. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z On returning to where they had left their property, such of the Swazis as possessed assegais found that those weapons had been removed. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley These Swazis are very good people, and as Kaatje understands their language, bring us all we want. Finished Sibijaan took care of the Swazi and saw that he was fed and given a little drink. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Now Dingaan was king and mustered many regiments about him, for I had held him back from war, as in the case of the raid that he wished to make upon the Swazis. Nada the Lily When we had stripped L'Tunga presented each of us with a full Swazi warrior's costume, telling us to put this on. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z “We had some Swazis—six of them—but they ran away in the night.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The Swazis told me much the same story as to the brewing Zulu storm. Finished Each Swazi, carrying his shield, knob-kerrie, and assegai, started for our camp with a little parcel on his head. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Yet, shall it be told at home that we, men of the Zulu blood, were hunted by a pack of Swazi dogs? Nada the Lily We certainly were the handsomest white Swazis that ever carried a shield! Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z “I’m rather uneasy about those Swazis of ours,” said Dawes, as they rode along. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Had it not been for some of those brave Swazis on the bank it would have found us, every one. Finished By this time we had a score of little visitors, all Swazi children of about ten or twelve years of age. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Yonder are the Swazi dogs, my children; they are many and we are few. Nada the Lily Grouped in a tremendous semi-circle about them were thousands of the Swazi people. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The cattle they had acquired would need herds and drivers, and these the Swazi chiefs had agreed to supply as a portion of the barter. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley They turned tail and crept off like a pack of frightened jackals—pursued by the mocking of the Swazis. Finished The Swazis are subservient to their rulers and it was unthinkable that they would assume to ask Labotsibeni to abdicate. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z I answered, "and Nada sits in the Swazi caves." Nada the Lily I was born only a few days trek, or march, from the Swazi border and even as a youth made numerous trips into Swaziland. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis, completely cowed, stared stupidly at the speaker. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley On subsequent inquiry I discovered that it was one used by the Swazis and other natives when they made their raids upon the Basutos, or when bodies of them went to work in the mines. Finished From the days of Ama-Swazi the Swazis had been a warlike people, and the bloodthirsty Buno had developed their ferocity by frequent raids and forays on neighboring tribes. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z I fled from the country of the Halakazi, nor did I linger at all in the land of the Swazis, but came on swiftly into the Zulu. Nada the Lily I do not remember what war was going on, but Oom Tuys made us believe that war was the chief occupation of the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis, who had not dared leave the sides of their white protectors, turned grey with fear. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley What would Sekukuni say if we let him escape to bring the Swazis on us? Finished Realizing that we were in for a delay that might last several months, Dr. Sugden and his companions decided to study the Swazis at close range and compile data concerning the tribe. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z "For every man of ours there are three of these Swazis!" Nada the Lily Shortly before reaching the Swaziland border we were met by several fine looking Swazi warriors. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z If the Swazis have no fixed religious observances, they certainly are religious in the care of their teeth. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Indeed some wandering Swazis on the further bank shouted to us that we should be drowned if we tried to cross. Finished Of course Sugden would only be content with Swazi life as exhibited in the royal kraal, and it was there that he decided to begin. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Women are the standard of currency among the Swazis, the average low-caste woman, if young and sound in limb, being worth five head of cattle. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The next instant a shot rang out and a plumed Swazi pitched forward and lay writhing in the sunlight. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z As night came on hundreds of fires were lighted and I could hear the Swazis beginning to sing. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazi always eats whenever possible, and a number of cattle had been slaughtered to provide a feast in honor of Oom Tuys. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Only last night Tzaneen reminded me of the Swazi saying, 'If you live to be a hundred, you live forever,' and she spoke of Labotsibeni with bitterness. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis call it "The King's Couch," and Buno would bask on it while the sun blazed down on his naked body with all the fire of mid-summer. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z He told me that he had heard that the Swazis were getting ready to acknowledge Sebuza as king, but he had no definite information about it. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z This, at the age of more than one hundred years, is a great tribute to the Swazi custom of cleaning the teeth with charcoal or sand after each meal. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazi warriors wear the "umbanda" around the neck and believe that they stand a poor chance in battle unless they do so. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazis follow about the same procedure in this business as their civilized white brethren. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z My suggestion met with the unqualified approval of all the Swazis, particularly Sebuza and his mother. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z I had never thought I would like to be a Swazi, even if I were an induna. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z We were resting and recuperating after the ordeal of becoming "white Swazis" when Lochien came in haste to see us. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z King Maleuw found himself attacked by a large army made up of Boers, British, Basutos, Mapors, and Swazis, and there were several fierce battles. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The only difference is that the Swazi method does not employ so much camouflage. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z He did not refuse, but tried to discourage me by relating weird stories of how white boys were sacrificed and eaten by the Swazi warriors. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z His father, Umbandine, built up the Swazi power until he had enough warriors to be dangerous to us and to all the surrounding tribes. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Now Buno, guided and advised by his mother, Queen Labotisibeni, has kept the Swazi impis up to the greatest possible fighting strength, and he is the one savage chief we Boers have to reckon with. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z None of the Swazis had ever seen a train before and their astonishment at the great "iron horse," as they immediately called the engine, was almost pathetic. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The average Swazi induna has five or more wives, and some have many more. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Of course he was too fat, but this was explained by the fact that the Swazis consider corpulence a sign of aristocracy and are proud to "carry weight." Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z He did not get far and came back with speed, for he had run into a six-foot Swazi warrior with an evil eye who appeared to be on guard. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Just at sunset, two days later, one of our Mapors ran in and reported that a small impi of Swazis was coming down the valley. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Down through the Valley of Heaven we ran, past kraals from which the Swazis tumbled out to gaze in wonder at us. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z They had expected a wild ceremony and much savage celebration, but I explained to them that the Swazis did not go in for that sort of thing. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Like all the Swazis, she was inordinately fond of spirits. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z From her earliest girlhood the Swazi woman trains her hair to grow in a sort of cone or pyramid. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazi is a very primitive savage; he has no hell or heaven and, under normal circumstances, no god. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z This devil, however, is under the control of the ruler and usually is most active in sending or holding back the rain so necessary to the scanty crops grown by the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Instead, Tuys and I remained in camp planning some way to accomplish our mission and my companions made good their threat to learn something first-hand about Swazi life. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z How she gained this control over the devil is an interesting chapter in Swazi history. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Then he explained that practically all Swazis travel at night, whenever possible, so as to avoid the heat. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z We hurried back to the wagon and found a number of Swazis trailing it out of curiosity. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z To me was left the politics and "wangling" of the expedition, while they started out blithely one morning to catch Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z This messenger was a Swazi induna with six warriors, and he carried himself with a good deal of swank. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Further development of his explanation showed that when a Swazi appeared wearing his "umbanda," it was generally understood that he was off to a killing. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Tuys also backed me up and talked of the mistakes made by the Swazis when he was young. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z It is history with us and tradition with the Zulus, Swazis, and other natives of our section of the Transvaal. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Her capacity for gin was extraordinary, I learned later, although all the Swazis will drink alcoholic liquors without restraint. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The queen was asleep inside and several of her maids were busily engaged in hairdressing, a most important function among high class Swazi women. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z You know the Swazis are very strict with their women. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z She may even be killed by her people, for there have been cases where Swazi women have killed an unfaithful wife when the husband refused to slay her. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z In all the years I have known the Swazis I have never heard of its being broken without the death penalty. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z He got careless with his sjambok and flicked a tall Swazi warrior on a naked but important part of his anatomy. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The Swazi warrior is a proud man and does not like to be called names. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Tuys explained that he had originally befriended Buno and the Swazis because the Boers wanted the Swazis as a sort of bulwark against the British. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z We don't know when the coronation is going to take place, and what's more, we don't know that the Swazis would stand for your taking pictures of it. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Mrs. Dickson ordered her cook to prepare some chickens for the meal, and the cook sent some of the Swazi servants to get the fowls. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Pythian's servant reported this to him—he was still in bed at the time—and he instructed his boy to tell Mrs. Dickson's Swazis to return the chickens. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z I don't care how soon the British send a flying column and wipe out all the Swazis. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z During the meal I sat next to the Commissioner and brought up the question of the crowning of the new Swazi king. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z Then he knelt down, as is the custom of the Swazis, and proceeded to spread out the contents of the bundle. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z |
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