THE National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has named Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thulisile Dladla one of the hardest working Cabinet members in 2025.
NDMA Communications Manager Magman Mahlalela said Dladla demonstrated consistent engagement, accessibility and leadership throughout the year, particularly in programmes affecting vulnerable communities.
“Based on our interactions and coordination with various offices, the deputy prime minister has been one of the most active and hands-on Cabinet members in 2025,” Mahlalela said.
He said Dladla remained actively involved in government programmes even as Parliament closed until February, continuing to engage with stakeholders and support initiatives linked to social welfare, disaster response and community development.
He added that she had shown strong commitment to government programmes on the ground, ensuring that interventions are implemented and followed through.
NDMA said the deputy prime minister’s involvement was evident in community outreach, oversight of social programmes and coordination with agencies working with vulnerable populations.
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Worth mentioning, the recognition has also been supported by public feedback gathered through an online poll conducted by Eswatini TV on Facebook and WhatsApp platforms.
The poll reflected public sentiment and aligned with what has been observed institutionally.
Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla was rated among the best-performing leaders for 2025.
According to the poll results, Dladla ranked first, followed by Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo in second place. Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Jane Mkhonta placed third.
NDMA said public engagement through such platforms provides useful insight into how communities perceive leadership performance, particularly regarding service delivery and responsiveness.
“The feedback shows that citizens are paying attention to leadership conduct and involvement beyond Parliament sessions,” Mahlalela said.
He noted that continued collaboration between NDMA and political leadership remained critical in addressing vulnerability, disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
