Career
Though born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa of Zulu parents, Nquku moved to Swaziland in 1930 to become the first African inspector of Swazi schools. In 1945, Nquku became President of the Progressive Association, which later became the Swaziland Progressive Party in 1959-1960. In 1962, Nquku was deposed as party leader for allegedly corrupt and dictatorial practices.