Shiselweni Reed Dance Logistics: Eswatini is gearing up for the Shiselweni Reed Dance with a fully prepped fleet of 50 prepaid buses across 18 pickup points, plus 83 trucks for luggage and harvested reeds, supported by water and shower tankers, as teams finalise vehicle deployment timetables for maidens travelling to and from the royal residence. Tourism Regulation Crackdown: The Eswatini Tourism Authority says it will intensify bed levy enforcement and require participation in the National Grading Programme for establishments seeking government project consideration, while reporting low compliance (32%) and urging proper monthly levy returns and payments. Informal Accommodation Warning: ETA also warns that people renting out homes during major events without grading and registration can breach safety, health, and consumer protection rules—risking tourist wellbeing and harming Eswatini’s tourism reputation. Adaptive Sports Milestone: Eswatini will debut at the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Samarkand (Sept 9–18) with a five-member team, marking a growing footprint in international adaptive sports. Umhlanga Reed Dance Visitors: Government clarifies that third-country nationals deported to Eswatini by the US are not prisoners and may move around under supervision, after their appearance at the Umhlanga Reed Dance sparked public questions. Tourism Events Calendar: October International Theatre Festival is set to revive Eswatini theatre from Oct 1–3, with multiple creative pillars including murals, schools events, masterclasses and a street festival.