55 municipalities for Eswatini’s SAIMSA Games 2026

MANZINI- The Kingdom of Eswatini is officially a hive of activity as it hosts the Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (SAIMSA) Games 2026.

This year’s edition has drawn delegates from 55 municipalities across the region. They are from Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia.

Eswatini is hosting this 20th year edition after Lesotho staged last year’s edition.

The regional spectacle officially kicks off today, highlighted by a grand opening ceremony which is already underway at the Mavuso Sports Centre.

Festivities commenced with a colorful march from Somhlolo Park in Manzini straight to the stadium at noon, drawing crowds of participants and roadside spectators.

Top government dignitaries are expected to attend the opening event, led by Prime Minister Russel Mmiso Dlamini, Minister for Housing and Urban Development Appolo Maphalala and Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima.

The grand opening celebrations are scheduled to conclude at 6pm, immediately paving the way for the opening football where the Nhlangano Town Council will feature in the tournament’s opening fixture against Maseru.

Action across over 12 competitive sporting codes will ramp up as the week progresses. Tomorrow morning, wellness events will take centre stage, featuring exciting competitions in cycling and aerobics.

BOTSWANA

Greater Gaborone

Gaborone City Council

Kweneng-Letlhakeng District Council

Jwaneng/Tsabong/Lobatse Town Council

Goodhope/Kanye District

Ghanzi/Charleshill District Council

Sowe

Mahalapye District/Phikwe Town Council

Serowe/Palapye District Council

Mogoditshane/Kgalagadi North

Tlokweng

Tonota/North East/Chobe Districts (Northern)

Kgatleng District Council

ESWATINI

Ngwenya Town Board

Municipal Council of Mbabane

Municipal Council of Manzini

Malkerns Town Council

Pigg’s Peak Town Council

Nhlangano Town Council

Siteki Town Council

Matsapha Town Council

Hlane Town Board

Ezulwini Municipalitiess

LESOTHO

Leribe District Council

Maseru City Council

Maseru District Council

Berea District Council

Mohale’s Hoek District Council

NAMIBIA

Municipality of Walvis Bay

Swakopmund Municipality

Gochas Village Council

Mariental Municipality

Rehoboth Town Council

Okahandja Municipality

Otjiwarongo Municipality

Grootfontein Municipality

Luderitz Town Council

Nkurenkuru Town Council

Omuthiya Town Council

City of Windhoek

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Buffalo City Metropolitan

Madibeng Local Municipality

Greater Tzaneen Municipality

City of Cape Town

City of Matlosane

Greater Letaba Municipality

Dr. AB Xuma Local Municipality

Chris Hani District Municipality

Moses Kotane Local Municipality

Greater Taung Local Municipality

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality

Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

JB Marks Municipality

CoJ Pikitup

Mopani District Municipality

Maquassi Hills Local Municipality

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