Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 eSwatini excuse to register with the Board at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed a declaration of intention to retain citizenship of Swaziland, and that on any of these grounds it is not conducive to the public good that the person should continue to be a citizen of Swaziland. 50. (2) A woman who acquired citizenship as a consequence of her marriage to a citizen of Swaziland, may be deprived of that citizenship where the marriage was entered into merely for the purpose of acquiring citizenship. (3) Before making a revocation order, the Board shall give notice to the person concerned of the fact that the revocation of the citizenship of that person is being considered, stating the grounds for revocation and the right of that person to apply to the Board within the period stipulated in the notice challenging the revocation order and giving reasons in support of the challenge. (4) The Board shall investigate the case and where reasonably practicable hear the person or the legal representative of that person. (5) In depriving a person of Swaziland citizenship, the Board shall endeavour not to render the person stateless. (6) In this section “registration” includes naturalisation or registration (otherwise than as of right) under any law that existed before the commencement of this Constitution. Renunciation of citizenship If a citizen of Swaziland who has attained the age of majority, or being a woman is or is about to be married, is or is about to become a citizen of another country and for that reason desires to renounce his or her citizenship of Swaziland, that citizen may do so by lodging with the Board a declaration of renunciation of that citizenship and, upon lodgement of the declaration or, if not then a citizen of that other country, upon becoming that citizen, he or she shall cease to be a citizen of Swaziland. 51. Preservation of obligations on cessation of citizenship Where a person ceases to be a citizen of Swaziland that cesser shall not of itself operate to discharge any obligations, duty or liability undertaken, imposed or incurred before the cessation. 52. 53. Death of citizen or loss of citizenship (1) The death of a citizen of Swaziland shall not affect the citizenship of a surviving spouse or child or another dependant. (2) Loss of Swazi citizenship by a person shall not of itself affect the citizenship of a spouse or child. Citizenship Board (1) There shall be a Citizenship Board which shall have the exclusive authority to— grant or cancel citizenship by registration; investigate and where appropriate revoke the citizenship of any person under section 49; advise the Minister responsible for citizenship on any other aspects relating to citizenship; and do such things as are incidental or related to the exercise of its powers. (2) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and not more than seven members appointed by the King on the advice of the Minister responsible five of whom shall constitute a quorum and the Chief Immigration Officer shall be ex officio member. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 22