History

Swaziland’s history is in native tribes. Before the British came into the area to colonize, Swaziland was not united at all. Many tribes were in what is now Swaziland the most famous of which was the Zulu tribe. The Zulu language come from the same stem, Bantu, as SiSwati, the traditional language in Swaziland. The British influence in Swaziland grew until 1906 when it was name a High Commission Territory which means that it was officially part of the British Empire. Swaziland was British ruled until the early 60’s when they were granted the right to take part in governing themselves on a small scale. In 1968 King Sobhuza signed the constitution which made Swaziland an independent nation. The day he signed it became their Independence Day September 6th, 1968. Sobhuza had unofficial been king since 1921.