Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini is a Swazi princess and politician. She is the eldest daughter of King Mswati III of Eswatini, and is the country's former Minister of Information and Communication Technology.
HRH Princess Sikhanyiso of Eswatini, also known as the Principal Princess or Inkhosatana Yelive, is an esteemed member of the Eswatini royal family and a formidable leader dedicated to humanitarian causes and cultural promotion.
Born as the firstborn among 40 siblings of His Majesty King Mswati Ill to Queen Inkhosikati La Mbikiza, a member of the Mngomezulu royal family and advocate, Princess Sikhanyiso has consistently exemplified leadership and commitment to societal development. The Princess' educational journey reflects her dedication to personal and professional growth. She began her education at Sifundzani Primary School, followed by studies at Waterford Kamhlaba in the Kingdom. Furthering her academic pursuits, she earned her GCSEs and A-Levels from St Edmund's College in Hertfordshire, England. Her ambition led her to Biola University in Los Angeles, California, where she obtained a BA in Communication Studies. She later pursued an MA in Digital Communication and Culture at Sydney University and enhanced her skills with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management from Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa.
As a prolific speaker and humanitarian, HRH Princess Sikhanyiso emphasizes women empowerment across various platforms.
Princess Sikhanyiso entered the political arena in 2018, serving as Senator and further, Honourable Minister of Information,
Communications, and Technology (ICT) until 2023.
The Birth of the Princess
On 1 September 1987, the King and the Queen were blessed with a baby girl named Sikhanyiso. Figuratively, the birth of the Princess marked a change in the cause of history because she was to promote culture, fight against HIV/AIDS and the violation of women rights in particular the girl child.
Professional Accomplishments
The Princess was appointed as a Royal Councillor in
the King's Advisory Council from 2013 to 2015. Concurrently, she assumed the role of Patron for the Eswatini Library and Information Association (ESWALA), a position she still holds today.
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