In a viral statement attributed to King Mswati III, eSwatini (Swaziland) purportedly offered Southern African men citizenship to address a shortage of men, promising them five wives and free houses.
The statement, widely circulated on social media, claimed to be from the Swazi king, encouraging men to marry at least five wives with the government covering wedding costs and providing homes.
However, the Eswatini government dismissed the notice as fake, clarifying that it was not issued by them.
The origin of the fraudulent statement remains unknown.
The statement, allegedly issued by King Mswati III, read:
With reference to the King Mswati III ‘s Swaziland King public declaration that his nation is greatly concerned with the scarcity of men, he is therefore informing citizens from Southern African Nations to apply for nationality in Swaziland.
“I, King Mswati III, the King of Swaziland, invite citizens from Southern African Nations to apply for nationality in my land , therefore here’s the deal, marry at least five wives and you’re assured that my government will pay for the marriage ceremonies & buy houses for you.
Application forms for this exercise are obtained in all public offices of all Southern African Nations except Malawi.
Kindly regards!
KING MSWATI III
