John Nquku

John June Nquku (born 1899, date of death unknown) was an early Swaziland nationalist and creator of Swaziland's first political party, the Swaziland Progressive Party.

Career Nquku began his career as a principal, later becoming an inspector of Swazi schools. He resigned from the position in 1940, joining the Swazi National Council.

In 1963, Nquku regained his position as party leader of the SPP after being appointed by the secretary of the government.

Literature Outside of his political career, Nquku wrote multiple pamphlets which include a biography of the King of Swaziland Sobhuza II and a collection of folk tales in the Swazi language.