Country Demographics:

• Population:  1.1 million
• Religions:  Zionist (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship) 40%; Roman Catholic 20%; Muslim 10%; Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Other 30%
• Income Per Capita: $1,195.31 year/ $3.32 day
• Government Type:  Monarchy; independent member of Commonwealth
  Chief of State:  King MSWATI III (since April 1986)
  Head of Government: Prime Minister Absolom Themba DLAMINI (2003)

Legal Profession:

• Estimated number of lawyers in Swaziland was unavailable at the time of publication, as was the estimated number of believers involved in the legal profession.
• There is no organized group in Swaziland at this time, although attempts are being made to bring Christian lawyers together.

Major Activities of Christian Lawyers:

• A major challenge in the monarchical system of government in Swaziland is the culture of bribery and corruption.  One man, Justice Thomas Masuku, has taken up the challenge to stand against these crippling concepts and to bring together like-minded Christian lawyers to join in the battle against corruption in Swaziland.  Though Justice Masuku has recently been appointed to the bench in Botswana, he continues to play an active role in formulating and implementing legal processes in Swaziland where the battle for the integrity of the judicial system has come under increasing pressure in recent times.

Prayer Items:

• Please pray for the advocates who are fighting corruption and working to improve the human rights and religious freedom situation in Swaziland.

Contact Information:

• Thomas Masuku