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The Constitution
2.
(1)
This Constitution is the supreme law of Swaziland and if any other law is inconsistent
with this Constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.
(2)
The King and iNgwenyama and all the citizens of Swaziland have the right and duty
at all times to uphold and defend this Constitution.
(3)
Any person who
(a)
by himself or in concert with others by any violent or other unlawful means
suspends or overthrows or abrogates this Constitution or any part of it, or
attempts to do any such act; or
(b)
aids and abets in any manner any person referred to in paragraph (a);
commits the offence of treason.
The Anthem, Flag and Languages
3.
(1)
The National Anthem and Flag of Swaziland shall be the Anthem or Flag lawfully in
use at the time of commencement of this Constitution or such other Anthem or Flag as may
from time to time be prescribed.
(2)
The official languages of Swaziland are siSwati and English.
(3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the authoritative text of any law or
document shall be the text in which that law or document was originally passed or produced.
CHAPTER II
MONARCHY
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King and iNgwenyama
4.
(1)
Without prejudice to the provisions of section 228, King and iNgwenyama of
Swaziland is an hereditary Head of State and shall have such official name as shall be
designated on the occasion of his accession to the Throne.
(2)
The King and iNgwenyama is a symbol of unity and the eternity of the Swazi nation.
(3)
The King and iNgwenyama is the
(a)
Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force;
(b)
Commissioner-in-Chief of the Police Service; and
(c)
Commissioner-in-Chief of the Correctional Services.
(4)
The King and iNgwenyama has such rights, prerogatives and obligations as are
conferred on him by this Constitution or any other law, including Swazi law and custom, and
shall exercise those rights, prerogatives and obligations in terms and in the spirit of this
Constitution.
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