The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) is saddened by the death of Comrade Khaya Xaba, the Spokesperson of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU). Comrade Khaya was a true friend of the oppressed people of Swaziland. He participated in various CPS political schools and congresses as well as many solidarity marches and pickets on the Swaziland struggle.

The CPS conveys its heartfelt condolences to Comrade Khaya’s family for the loss and wishes great strength to them at this difficult period. The CPS also sends its condolences to NEHAWU, the South African Communist Party, the Young Communist League of South Africa and the entire working class in South Africa. The CPS further conveys its condolences to #Africa4Palestine where he was a board member.

In memory of Comrade Khaya Xaba, the CPS will continue to actively participate among the masses of Swaziland in the struggle for freedom and democracy. The CPS also calls for the intensification of international solidarity with the people of Swaziland who have come out in their numbers to protest against police brutality and for the democratisation of the country.

Issued by the Communist Party of Swaziland