depends…the lifeblood of an open and democratic society cherished by our Constitution”. [25] The African Charter recognizes the information and right to on Human of every “express and People’s individual and to Rights receive disseminate his opinions within the law16.” The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights stated, in 2002, that “any restrictions on freedom of expression shall be provided by law, serve a legitimate interest and be necessary in a democratic society.17” [26] Eswatini signed the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights in 1991 and ratified it on September 15th 1995. It deposited the instrument of ratification on the 9 th October 1995. The result of this is that the kingdom has “assumed all obligations of states under the charter, in particular the obligation to align its domestic laws with the principles set out in the Charter.” 18 [27] It is common cause that the applicants’ facebook post was in the context of a public debate around new luxury motor 16 Article 9 (1) and (2). Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa, African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, 32nd Session, 17-23 October, 2002(Banjul). 18 See Note 8 above, at page 3 17 18