Mabandla Dlamini
Prime Minister of Swaziland from 1979 to 1983 (1930–2025)
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Prince Mabandla Ndawombili Fred Dlamini (1 November 1930 – 27 June 2025) was a Swazi royal and politician who was Prime Minister of Swaziland from 23 November 1979 to 25 March 1983.[1] He was born on 1 November 1930,[2][3] and died in South Africa on 27 June 2025, at the age of 94.[4]
MonarchsSobhuza II
Dzeliwe (regent)
Dzeliwe (regent)
Preceded byMaphevu Dlamini
Ben Nsibandze (acting)
Ben Nsibandze (acting)
Succeeded byBhekimpi Dlamini
BornMabandla Ndawombili Fred Dlamini
1 November 1930
1 November 1930
Mabandla Dlamini | |
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| Prime Minister of Eswatini | |
| In office 23 November 1979 – 25 March 1983 | |
| Monarchs | Sobhuza II Dzeliwe (regent) |
| Preceded by | Maphevu Dlamini Ben Nsibandze (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Bhekimpi Dlamini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mabandla Ndawombili Fred Dlamini 1 November 1930 |
| Died | 27 June 2025 (aged 94) |
| Parents |
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Family background
Prince Mabandla's grandfather was Prince Magudvulela Dlamini (b.1850 - d.1922), a son of King Mswati II with Queen Mahambadle laSoshangane Nxumalo, a daughter of Gaza king Soshangane Nxumalo.[5] Magudvulela's son was Prince Mancibane Dlamini, Prince Mabandla's father.[5]
