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The text notes that some interviewees in Swaziland feared state repercussions if their information was used for purposes other than academic research. It further describes Swazi society as being highly polarised between traditionalists, progressives, and moderates.

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  • Interviewees expressed suspicion and fear that providing information could lead to trouble with the state, doubting it would be used exclusively for academic purposes.
  • Swazi society is characterized by high political polarization, split into three groups: traditionalists who oppose change, progressives who seek change regardless of cost, and moderates who fear change.

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Mzizi, J. B. (2005). Swaziland Country Report. South African Institute of International Affairs. https://saiia.org.za/research/swaziland-country-report/
Chicago
Mzizi, Joshua Bheki. Swaziland Country Report. South African Institute of International Affairs, 2005. https://saiia.org.za/research/swaziland-country-report/.
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{{cite report |last1=Mzizi |first1=Joshua Bheki |title=Swaziland Country Report |publisher=South African Institute of International Affairs |date=8 August 2005 |url=https://saiia.org.za/research/swaziland-country-report/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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@techreport{mzizi2005swaziland, author = {Mzizi, Joshua Bheki}, title = {{Swaziland Country Report}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2005}, month = aug, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/swaziland-country-report/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }

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