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ESWATINI REPRESENTED AT COMMONWEALTH DISABILITY FORUM BY SENATOR DR. STUKI MOTSA

By John Pires

MBABANE — Senator Dr. Stukie Patricia Motsa joined parliamentarians, disability advocates and policy experts from across the Commonwealth at the Forum for Parliamentarians with Disabilities held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 26–28 May 2026.

Hosted at The Westin Hotel, the forum examined disability inclusion within political and parliamentary systems, covering areas including accessible parliaments, disability-responsive legislation, leadership, employment and technology.

Responding to questions from ENNN, Senator Motsa said the forum focused on knowledge sharing on how Members of Parliament with disabilities should be accommodated in legislatures and how lawmakers can influence disability policies.

Although not listed as a presenter, Senator Motsa participated as an Eswatini delegate among lawmakers and disability stakeholders from several Commonwealth jurisdictions.

The forum profile describes her as a human-rights advocate advancing the rights and wellbeing of persons with albinism. She chairs the Senate’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security Committee and the Disability Sessional Committee, and also serves in the Pan-African Parliament.

Discussions during the 26–28 May gathering centred on practical ways legislatures can remove barriers, strengthen disability rights oversight and improve political participation for persons with disabilities.

For the country, participation in specialised platforms of this nature may provide opportunities for policy learning, collaboration and the exchange of approaches that could help shape future disability inclusion efforts at home.



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Thank you Eswatini Government, The Deputy Prime Minister's Office Eswatini for keeping the promise they made during the 2025 INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY, where the DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER HON. THULISILE DLADLA made her promise to build houses for person with albinism. Siyabonga kakhulu 🙏👏🤝 for improving the lives of person with albinism in the Kingdom of 🇸🇿

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Senator Dr. Stukie Motsa Calls for Purpose-Driven and Inclusive Leadership at She Matters Breakfast Meeting

At the elegant Happy Valley Hotel during the 2026 She Matters Breakfast Meeting hosted by OX Purple, Senator Dr. Stukie Motsa delivered a powerful and thought-provoking address centered on redefining leadership and advancing meaningful inclusion for women.

Speaking to guests and young women gathered for the event, Senator Dr. Motsa emphasized that leadership in today’s world must move beyond authority and position. She challenged women in leadership to embrace purpose-driven leadership, describing it as leadership rooted in service, empathy, and empowerment.

“Leadership is no longer about how much power we hold,” she said. “It is about how many lives we improve.”

She encouraged leaders to listen before speaking, serve before expecting to be served, and focus on building people rather than simply building institutions. Her message resonated strongly with attendees as she highlighted the need for leaders who inspire transformation within communities and organizations.

Addressing the topic of women’s inclusion, Senator Dr. Motsa acknowledged the progress made in creating opportunities for women to occupy spaces where important decisions are made. However, she stressed that representation alone is not enough.

“Being in the room is not the same as being heard,” she stated.

She explained that true inclusion means ensuring women have not only a seat at the table, but also a voice, access, and influence in shaping decisions and outcomes. She challenged institutions and leaders to reflect honestly on whether women are participating meaningfully and whether their perspectives are genuinely valued.

According to Senator Dr. Motsa, inclusion without influence remains symbolic and fails to create real change. Her address served as a strong call for organizations and society to create environments where women are empowered to contribute fully and lead confidently.

The She Matters Breakfast Meeting became more than just a gathering, it was a platform for reflection, empowerment, networking and a renewed commitment to purposeful leadership and gender inclusion.

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