Order by Ngwenyama in Libandla (No. 4 of 1954)
Made 1954-11-17 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Organisation
- African Union (AU)
- Country
- Eswatini
- Subjects
- Agricultural and rural development, Livestock, Forestry, Land and soil, Water
- Keywords
- sustainable use, agricultural land, grazing, timber, soil conservation/soil improvement, water conservation zone, basin/catchment/watershed, inland waters, water resources management
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Order by Ngwenyama in Libandla; Order No. 4 of 1954 The Ngwenyama, by virtue of Swazi law and Custom and in terms of Section 9 of Proclamation No. 79 of 1950, has been pleased to publish thei Order providing for the Appointment of a Central Rural Development Board, and setting out its function and duties. 1. The Board appointed by the Ngwenyama, known as the Central Rural Development Board, is hereby empowered to act in terms of this Order. 2. The Chairman of the Board shall submit to the Ngwenyama a report dealing with the condition of the resources, i.e. water, soil, grass and timber, on land held by the Nation. The report shall cover, among other things: a) method of settlement b) present division of land into arable and grazing areas; and c) present grazing control methods. 3. The Board shall recommend to the Ngwenyama the steps to be taken for the protection of these resources and for the improvement of grazing control methods. 4. Where the recommendations of the Board have been accepted by the Ngwenyama, the Chairman with the approval of his Board may issue orders providing for: a) the removal of kraal to selected sites b) the division of land into arable and grazing areas c) the rotation of grazing d) the burning of grass e) the protection of particular catchment areas, and f) the removal of livestock to selected areas in the Territory. 5. Whenever action has been taken in terms of paragraph 4(f), it shall be the duty of the Chief of the Area concerned to ensure that the number of livestock in such areas does not exceed the number permitted by the Board. 6. Any person contravening the provisions of this Order, or of the orders issued in terms of Paragraph (4) hereof, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding E25 or to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six months. By Order of The Paramount Chief 17th November 1954 Mbilazisengwa Shongwe NDUNA 17th November 1954 Polycarp Dlamini SECRETAY OF THE NATION