Tributes flow as SADC PF mourns veteran researcher Dr Jabulile Malaza |16 April 2026

The late Dr Jabulile Malaza was Director of Research and SADC PF Desk Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Photo: contributed)

Tributes flow as SADC PF mourns veteran researcher Dr Jabulile Malaza

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) is in mourning following the death on Saturday of one of its long-serving researchers, Dr Jabulile Malaza, Director of Research and SADC PF Desk Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues across the region, who remember her as a visionary leader, dedicated professional and compassionate colleague whose work strengthened parliamentary cooperation and capacity development across Southern Africa. 

By Moses Magadza

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