{"id":5526,"date":"2025-11-11T10:56:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=5526"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:56:26","slug":"nawe-uliphoyisa-in-national-anti-crime-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/5526\/future\/nawe-uliphoyisa-in-national-anti-crime-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNawe Uliphoyisa\u201d in National Anti-Crime effort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Thokozani Mazibuko<br \/><br \/>Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called for the revival of the once-popular community policing campaign \u201cNawe uliphoyisa\u201d (You are also a police officer), stressing that the fight against crime in Eswatini must become a shared responsibility between citizens and law enforcement.<br \/><br \/>Speaking at The George Hotel on Monday during the opening of a workshop for the Prime Minister\u2019s Office Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on the Police Regulations 2025,<\/p>\n<p>Dlamini said the government was determined to restore trust between the public and the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) by reviving civic cooperation in combating crime.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fight against crime cannot be left to police officers alone,\u201d the Prime Minister said. \u201cEvery citizen has a role to play. The spirit of \u2018Nawe uliphoyisa\u2019 must live again because community vigilance and cooperation are powerful tools for peace and safety.\u201d<br \/><br \/><strong>Community as the first line of defense<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Dlamini explained that the campaign, which gained traction in the early 2000s, helped strengthen partnerships between communities and the police.<\/p>\n<p>It encouraged citizens to take an active role in reporting criminal activities, safeguarding neighborhoods, and assisting investigations.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that while modern policing continues to evolve through legislation and training, grassroots engagement remains essential in ensuring security across the kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA safe nation starts with vigilant communities,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen citizens see themselves as part of the solution, criminals lose their hiding places.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister added that Eswatini\u2019s demographic and technological changes require a new version of Nawe uliphoyisa one that embraces both traditional neighborhood watch systems and digital citizen reporting mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5531 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PAGE-1-LEAD-PICTURE-The-Prime-Minister-Russell-Mmiso-Dlamini-has-made-a-clarion-call-of-the-return-of-the-Nawe-Uliphoyisa-mantra-in-the-anit-national-crime-crusade-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"1003\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dlamini said the 2025 Police Regulations would not only define internal discipline and welfare within the service but also enhance transparency and public accountability.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that a collaborative approach where police and the public work hand-in-hand was critical in achieving lasting security.<br \/>\u201cThe police must be seen as partners in development, not as enforcers in isolation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must bridge the gap between officers and the communities they serve. The days of mistrust must give way to mutual respect and cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister further urged Members of Parliament to lead by example in promoting civic responsibility and crime prevention initiatives in their constituencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeadership at community level is vital,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen MPs champion citizen involvement, it inspires unity and confidence in our policing system.\u201d<br \/><br \/><strong>Public Reaction and Broader Context<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Security experts welcomed the Prime Minister\u2019s remarks, noting that reviving Nawe uliphoyisa could help tackle rising incidents of theft, gender-based violence, and substance-related crimes that often go unreported.<\/p>\n<p>Community policing initiatives have been credited worldwide for reducing crime rates through public trust and local intelligence. Dlamini\u2019s call aligns with a growing continental trend emphasizing citizen-centered policing models across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop, organized by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, aims to give parliamentarians an in-depth understanding of the Police Regulations 2025, which operationalize the Police Service Act of 2018.<\/p>\n<p>As deliberations continue, the government\u2019s message is clear: safety in Eswatini depends not only on the strength of its police force but also on the commitment of its people.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"_df_book df-lite\" id=\"5522\"  data-title=\"\" wpoptions=\"true\" thumbtype=\"\" ><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNawe uliphoyisa is not just a slogan,\u201d Dlamini concluded. \u201cIt is a reminder that peace and security begin with each one of us.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Thokozani Mazibuko Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called for the revival of the once-popular community policing&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,24,25],"tags":[46,62,73,58],"class_list":["post-5526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-culture","category-future","category-national","tag-africa","tag-crime","tag-eswatini","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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