Dumsile Dludlu, a young woman from Swaziland, is facing up to three years in prison for accessing her husband’s WhatsApp messages without permission. She is charged under the country’s strict Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act of 2022, which criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems.
Dludlu pleaded not guilty to the charge of unauthorized access but admitted to insulting her husband, Samukeliso Matse, after reading his private messages. The law carries severe penalties, including fines and up to five years in prison for violations. The case highlights the growing focus on privacy and cybersecurity in Swaziland.