 In southern african regional bloc, SADC said on saturday that Eswatini's king Mwasi III had accepted a need for a national dialogue after pro-democracy protests intensified this month. On voice from South Africa Namibia Botswana and the regional group visited Eswatini on Thursday and Friday and met the king. They also met the prime minister, civil society organizations, trade unions and others. The SADC said this in a statement.