Demonstrators are said to have gathered outside Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court in South Africa this morning where more than 60 men including Basotho, appeared on immigration and firearm charges.

Demonstrators are said to have gathered outside Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court in South Africa this morning where more than 60 men including Basotho, appeared on immigration and firearm charges. The men have been linked to the sexual assault of a group of women who were filming a music video at an abandoned mine. They are believed to be illegal […]

The Director of Migrants Association of Lesotho Mr. Lerato Nkhetsé says a little has been done to address issues of Basotho nationals working and residing illegally in SA, especially those who were recently arrested for illegal mining.

The Director of Migrants Association of Lesotho Mr. Lerato Nkhetsé says a little has been done to address issues of Basotho nationals working and residing illegally in SA, especially those who were recently arrested for illegal mining. Nkhetsé says they have realized that officials are hesitant to completely close all the disused shafts, as some are […]

Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled –LNFOD says People living with disabilities are being discriminated against in the preparations for the coming general elections.

Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled –LNFOD says People living with disabilities are being discriminated against in the preparations for the coming general elections. LNFOD’s Project Coordinator Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi said the rights of people with disabilities are not safeguarded and that they are isolated in the process, since the Independent Electoral Commission systems are […]

Construction, Mining, Quarrying and Allied Workers Union – CMQ’s general secretary Mr. Robert Mokhahlane says Basotho workers employed by the Chinese owned construction companies are exposed to exploitation and abuse daily

Construction, Mining, Quarrying and Allied Workers Union – CMQ’s general secretary Mr. Robert Mokhahlane says Basotho workers employed by the Chinese owned construction companies are exposed to exploitation and abuse daily. Mokhahlane said it is embarrassing how Chinese companies in Lesotho, deliberately break laws and violate human rights. He accused the government of not doing enough to ensure […]