Maphalaleni
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Maphalaleni is a constituency (Inkhundla) situated in the Highveld region of Eswatini, within the Hhohho region. It is located near the country's administrative capital, Mbabane.[1]
The main river in Maphalaleni is the Umkhomati River, which flows into the Maguga Dam, a significant water reservoir in Eswatini. The constituency comprises six chiefdoms: Endlozini, Emfeni, Emcengeni, Ensingweni, Madlolo, and Maphalaleni.[2]
Governance
Maphalaleni is represented in the Eswatini Parliament by Honourable Minister Mabulala Maseko, who is currently serving his third term as a Member of Parliament and his second term as the Minister of Public Works.[3] Maseko hails from the Lubhujini community within the constituency. [4]
Maphalaleni Chiefdom
It is under the reign of chief Mashila Dlamini.
The local governance structure includes:
- Chairman (Indvuna yeNkhundla): Maphevu Dlamini, under the Maphalaleni chiefdom.
- Constituency Councillor: Lusekwane Ndwandwe also from the Maphalaleni chiefdom (umphakatsi).
