Claim: In 2003Swazi general election voting day was declared a public holiday but just over 18% of registered voters turned out and Independents got 55 seats and 10 appointed members got seats.
Evidence: General elections were held in Swaziland on 19–20 September and 18–19 October 2003. Voter turnout was only 18.4% of the 213,947 registered voters. The Chief Election Officer declared 18 October a public holiday. Independents 55 Appointed members 10