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	Swazi Seeds, Seed for Swazi weed (cannabis)
		Swazi is an original pure sativa strain from Swaziland.
		Swazi can grow up to 3m tall with huge 13 finger leaves and has long sticky buds.
		Swazi is moderate in strength and very suitable for light smokers.
	weedseedshop.com /Swazi_0.html (94 words)

	Childhood Education
		Although Swazi mothers have been and still remain the primary caregivers and take on the brunt of the responsibility for early childhood education, the entire community views the education of a child as its responsibility (Matsebula 1988).
		Because art did not have a high level of importance in Swazi society, drawing or painting were skills which were not highly valued and therefore not purposefully taught to children as part of their regular informal education.
		Likewise, with 80 percent of the Swazi population continuing to reside on rural agrarian homesteads, this sample is also representative of the majority of rural Swazi children.
	www.ncsu.edu /ncsu/aern/swazich.html (8057 words)

	Swazi Culture
		The Swazi’s are predominantly Nguni in language and culture.
		As part of the Nguni expansion southwards, the Swazi crossed the Limpopo river and settled in southern Tsongaland in the late fifteen century.
		The objective of the village is to enable Swazi’s from all corners of the country to reach out to it and maintain a positive interest on their cultural heritage as well as show tourists the cultural achievements.
	www.places.co.za /html/swazicul.html (408 words)

	H-Africa - Swaziland Bibliography
		On the basis of the Swazi custom relating to the control within the age grade or regimental system of the age at marriage of men, the article explains why social anthropologists of the 1930s were ill equipped to distinguish between real and invented traditions or old and revived customs.
		Shows that: information on Swazi indigenous methods of child rearing is handed down from generation to generation through practice and orally; the objective of Swazi indigenous education is to mould individual behaviour; and the education content includes respect and appropriate symbolic and verbal mannerisms.
		Observes that according to the Swazi, death and illness are always considered to be the result of malicious incantation; the two groups of Swazi healers are herb doctors (tinyanga) and spirit mediums (tangoma); drums used by tangoma during their rituals do not belong to the traditional Swazi culture.
	www.h-net.org /~africa/sources/SwaziBib.html (12811 words)

	Accommodation at Royal Swazi Sun, Swaziland, South Africa
		This is a land of tranquil beauty and the Royal Swazi Spa beckons guests to languish in a luxurious environment and benefit from a range of alternative holistic therapies and specialised beauty treatments.
		The Royal Swazi Spa is an oasis in the Kingdom of Swaziland with its sweeping verandas, large oak trees and wide open spaces.
		The Royal Swazi Spa, originally built in 1965, has a graciousness that is immediately apparent from the winding tree lined approach to the elegant sweeping staircase in the entrance hall.
	africanadrenalin.co.za /CCA/royal_swazi_sun.htm (1988 words)

	Swazi \| Marijuana and Cannabis Seeds for Growing your own weed. Straight from the breeder.
		Swazi is an original pure sativa strain from Swaziland.
		Swazi can grow up to 3m tall with huge 13 finger leaves and has long sticky buds.
		Swazi is moderate in strength and very suitable for light smokers.
	www.nirvana-shop.com /swazi-p-77.html (59 words)

	Swati language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Swati (also known as siSwati, Swazi and Seswati) is a Bantu language of the Nguni Group spoken in Swaziland and South Africa.
		Although often referred to as Swazi, that is the name of the language and people in Zulu.
		Stress patterns in Mpumalanga siSwati are discordant to the Swazi ear.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swati_language (370 words)

	afrol News: Sex ban for young Swazi women provokes side effects
		Swazi health workers claim the uMcwasho seriously is "adding to the pressure" on impregnated unwed girls, and partly can explain the rise in infanticide.
		Swazi officials however claim that the uMcwasho should have the opposite effect, namely of "slowing down the rate of unwanted teenage pregnancies in Swaziland." They point out that the tradition indeed protects girls from unwanted sexual attention.
		Swazi teens further are angered by the social consequences of the uMcwasho.
	www.afrol.com /News2001/swa009_umcwasho.htm (1538 words)

	Swaziland 2000: Country Report
		And in late September, the Swazi government threatened to close down the local branch of the regional press watchdog MISA (Media Institute of Southern Africa), after the organization held its yearly general meeting in Mbabane and issued a closing statement that called on the authorities to respect the media's right to report the news.
		Swazi authorities shut down the state-owned Swazi Observer Media Group, which included the daily Swazi Observer, the Weekend Observer, and the weekly Intsatseli, all headquartered in the capital, Mbabane.
		The problems began in November 1999, when Swazi Observer senior investigative reporter Thulani Mthethwa alleged that police had identified a suspect in connection with the November 12, 1999 bombing of the deputy prime minister's office and the building of the council of traditional chiefs.
	www.cpj.org /attacks00/africa00/Swaziland.html (890 words)

	Monotheistic Religion in Africa
		The Swazi homestead is the living quarters for an extended family - a man, one or more wives, their children and possibly grandchildren.
		The Swazi Concourse on High is limited to members of the extended family and any other soul that has had contact with family members.
		(26) Among the Swazis this event is not nearly a prominent as it used to be though it is still well-preserved in the Xhosa areas 1000 km to the south.
	bahai-library.com /conferences/swazi.html (5002 words)

	Swazi Culture
		It is the most important and sacred Swazi ceremony.
		One of the most spectacular ceremonies to be seen in Africa is the Incwala performed at the time of the first new moon of the year in Swaziland.
		The full strength of the Swazi army is mustered for the ceremony, and all the principal officials of the Nation are present.
	www.swaziweb.net /culture (540 words)

	Swazi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Many Swazis claim to be Christians, but their true allegiance is more often to Swazi traditional religion (animism and ancestor worship).
		However, we find the Swazis to be very open to the Gospel, as long as the approach is culturally sensitive and respectful.
		Pray the Swazis will see that Jesus is the master physician and He will provide for their care without the help of traditional healers.
	cesa.imb.org /peoplegroups/Swazi.htm (993 words)

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		When the Swazis arrived in the present-day area of Ezulwini (Swaziland), they found the land ruled by a clan named, “Mnisi.” The Swazi assaulted the Mnisi and drove them from their territory into lands located in present-day Transvaal, South Africa. 7.3.5.
		In the Swazi beliefs, the Concourse on High is limited to members of the extended family and any other soul that has had contact with family members.
		List five Swazi Traditional rituals that expectant mothers observe; that mothers observe at the birth of their child; and what rituals are performed after the birth of a child.
	www.sfu.ca /~cabs/Kerns/7-Swazi-Traditional.doc (4981 words)

	National Workshops in Swaziland
		It was particularly instructive that Sikhondze's paper demonstrated a complex combination and evolution of deterioration in the social and economic conditions of the Swazi population since independence despite the country's having maintained its middle-income status all along.
		The dual nature of Swazi cultural practices, such as in the cases where women are not allowed to own land or cattle, complicated and made the poverty of women worse than it should be.
		In the case of Swaziland, Swazi cultural practices and values, attitudes to western education and human rights and their perceived impact on Swazi traditional values and global influences should be taken into account in explaining manifestations of poverty.
	www.ossrea.net /nw/swaziland/Swaziland-dec00-01.htm (4952 words)

	afrol News - No luxury jet for Swazi King
		The Swazi government is preparing a special budget to cover 40 percent of the food gap faced by the country, according to the WFP.
		The Swazi are proud of their traditions and societal structure and generally do not favour modernisation - even at the cost of basic democratic rights.
		After the vote, Swazi MPs celebrated their victory by hooting their car horns all the way from the parking lot to the parliament gate, according to the 'Times of Swaziland'.
	www.afrol.com /News2002/swa006_mswati_jet2.htm (783 words)

	Swaziland: Women Fight for a Place in the Constitution
		Another issue of concern to Swazi women in the constitution is the sensitive matter of Swazi citizenship.
		Just who is determined to be a Swazi has always had tremendous importance in a small country with a population of less than one million.
		It means that children born outside marriage by Swazi women can be claimed at any time by their fathers, leading to insecurity of custody,” said the Women in Law report.
	www.peacewomen.org /news/October03/swaziland.html (1077 words)

	Swazi King's Use of Ceremony to Choose Wives Sends Wrong Message About Country's HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Critics Say - The ...
		A record 50,000 young Swazi women on Friday participated in the annual "Reed Dance," a traditional ceremony performed before Swaziland's leader King Mswati III that has come to be seen as an "audition" to become the king's next wife, Reuters reports.
		The king, who currently has 10 wives and one fiancee, has been criticized by health care workers because his practice of polygamy and choosing young brides could "send the wrong message" about the country's AIDS epidemic, which is one of the worst in the world, according to Reuters (Reuters, 9/5).
		Swazi Prime Minister Sibusiso Dlamini in January said that the country's official HIV prevalence had reached 38.6%, up from 34.2% in January 2002.
	www.thebody.com /kaiser/2003/sep8_03/swaziland_aids.html (547 words)

	Royal Swazi Spa - Swaziland Sun International Hotels and Casino Resorts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Royal Swazi Spa, originally built in 1966 has a graciousness that is immediately apparent from the winding tree lined approach to the elegant sweeping staircase in the entrance hall.
		The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.
		This is a land of tranquil beauty and the Royal Swazi Spa beckons guests to languish in a luxurious environment and benefit from a range of alternative holistic therapies and specialized beauty treatments.
	www.roamingafrica.com /single_swaziland/royal_swazi_sun.asp (645 words)

	Calculator for Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion
		Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion Calculator
		Enter the amount to be converted in the box to the left of the currency and press the "convert" button.
		The symbol for SZL can be written L, and E. The Swazi Lilangeni is divided into 100 cents.
	coinmill.com /SZL_calculator.html (314 words)

	Royalty.nu - African History and Royalty - The Royal Family of Swaziland
		January 20, 2006 - According to The Swazi Observer, a "senior royalty member, Prince Mbuyisa," has received a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of the nine-year-old granddaughter of a princess.
		From the early stages of Swazi occupation of the present-day kingdom to the accession of Sobhuza II in 1921, this book recounts the story of a nation that maintained traditional customs and institutions in the face of a powerful European presence.
		The Swazi, a South African Kingdom (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology) by Hilda Kuper.
	www.royalty.nu /Africa/Swaziland.html (904 words)

	Royal Swazi Spa - Accommodation in Ezulwini
		The Royal Swazi Spa is the leading hotel in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
		The Spa at the Royal Swazi Spa in the mountainous kingdom's Ezulwini Valley is managed by Camelot, leaders in spa therapies in the Southern African continent.
		Set in tranquil gardens overlooking the golf course with tremendous mountain views, the spa is a haven of peace and gentle efficiency.
	www.places.co.za /html/8209.html (695 words)

	PanAfrLoc \| PanAfrLoc / Swazi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Swazi (or Swati or Siswati) is a language in the Nguni group of Bantu (Guthrie S40).
		Swazi is spoken in Swaziland and South Africa.
		Swazi is the national language of Swaziland and an official language there and in South Africa.(Webbook and Ethnologue)
	www.bisharat.net /wikidoc/pmwiki.php/PanAfrLoc/Swazi (204 words)

	Swazi Translation Service - English to Swazi Translation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		You probably don't speak Swazi yourself, so there are a few questions you'll need to consider when choosing a translation company.
		To ensure our translators keep abreast of the language our Swazi translators live in-county and translate into their mother tongue.
		Professional translators whose native language is English and speak fluent Swazi perform our Swazi to English translation.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /languages/swazi_translation.shtml (438 words)

	Swazi Life-Kaphunga Farm's Liphupho Lami Holiday Camp
		Backpackers are particularly welcome, but most of the folks in the area are locals, so if you want to meet local people and see what Swazi nightlife is all about, check this out.
		Enjoy Swazi dinners prepared by Winile, a chick from the village.
		Swazi traditional food is cooked and clean boiled water is available (the fellows below are taking traditional beer)
	www.earthfoot.org /places/sz001.htm (814 words)

	Swazi translation, English to Swazi translation, Swazi to English translation, Swazi web site translation, Swazi ...
		Professional translators whose native language is Swazi perform our English to Swazi translation.
		They have in-depth understanding of the subject matter and solid mastering of the Swazi language including its spelling, grammar, and cultural appropriateness.
		Having your web site available in the Swazi language will widen your readership and drastically improve the effectiveness of your marketing messages.
	www.wintranslation.com /languages/swazi.html (306 words)

	Swazi constitution 'rejects' political parties, brought to you by African News Dimension (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Under the new Swazi constitutional dispensation, political parties are neither allowed to register nor take part in national elections.
		However,the kingdom's supreme law states that people are free to discuss politics, provided they follow laid-down structures in organising their meetings.
		Swazi prime minister Themba Dlamini was pleased with Prince David’s response.
	www.andnetwork.com /index?service=direct/0/Feed/story&sp=l53388 (536 words)

	The Swazi - Gerbera.org
		Before the white settlers came, the De Kaap valley was virtually uninhabited in the summer months due to various diseases, such as malaria.
		The Swazi, part of the Nguni group and consists of three groups: viz the beSuthu sibbes, which is called emsKhandzambili and the Mdzabuko (original group), lived on the surrounding mountains.
		He was succeeded by Sobhuza 1 and Mswati or Mswazi, from whom the name Swazi was dirived.
	www.gerbera.org /barberton-swazi.html (313 words)

	Vanguard - World : NLC backs Swazi workers’ struggle for democracy
		NIGERIA Labour Congress (NLC) has sent a message of support to the Swazi workers expressing Nigerian workers’ solidarity to them in their renewed agitation for democratic rule and end to alleged tyrannical and patriarchal despotism in Swaziland.
		We are proud of the leading role played by the Swaziland Federation of Trade Unions in the recent two-day mass campaign based on the demands for the initiation of constitutional rule and a democratic political order that guarantee respect for human and trade union rights”.
		We are fully at the disposal of the Swazi trade union movement should you require us to take particular steps from our end”.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/world/w102022005.html (342 words)

	Swazi Express (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It is with grave concern that Swazi Express Airways has been included in a list of mostly African Air Operators now banned from flights to and from EU States.
		We are currently awaiting the return of the head of the Swaziland Director of Civil Aviation from the conference in Montreal and will assist the DCA in anyway possible to remove this ban.
		Swazi Express Airways has had no formal inspection from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and adheres to the Swaziland DCA, and, where more restrictive, the South African Civil Aviation Authority legislation.
	www.swaziexpress.com /index.aspx?NewsID=26 (221 words)

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