Police Commissioner Applauds Public’s Cooperation with Community Policing Forums in Fight Against Crime
The Police Commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, has commended members of the public for their commitment to working with Community Policing Forums in the fight against crime. He highlighted that with the residents’ tips and cooperation, the police are better positioned to prevent criminal activities Advocate Matsoso made these remarks during the recent celebration of the Qacha’s Nek “Kobo […]
SWAALES Chair Lament Theft of Farm Fence
The Chairperson of the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa Lesotho-SWAALES Mrs. ‘Mamohatla Ramapepe says, the society was unable to engage in summer cropping for the 2024/2025 season due to the theft of fencing materials used to protect their fields. Mrs. Ramapepe explained that, although the stolen fence was later recovered, it was never […]
Basotho Pele’s party Leader Slams Lesotho’s Corruption & Calls for Reform
The leader of Basotho Pele’s party Jason Shao says, the rampant corruption in Lesotho is eroding the country’s economy and obstructing its development Speaking at a media conference in Maseru today, Shao stressed the need for strong and decisive action to combat corruption. He cited China as an example noting that, the country enforces strict […]
Mabote Police & Community Combat Easter Crime
Mabote police in collaboration with community leaders, have lined up several activities aimed at curbing crime over the Easter holidays and beyond. The officer commanding Mabote police Supt Mokete Matseletsele said, youth soccer tournaments will be held at Khubetsoana and Mats’eng-Ha Foso; to motivate young people and raise awareness about the impact of crime. Supt […]
TMokherane Tsatsanyane and his brother have been granted bail.
A Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, have been granted bail by the High Court The court ordered each to pay a M10,000 bail deposit and provide surety of M10,000. As part of their bail conditions, they must report to the Police on the last Friday of every month. They were […]
Mob Justice burns rape suspect to death.
A suspect has been burnt to death in a mob attack at Tshalovha village in Limpopo, SA, for allegedly trying to rape an elderly woman. Police officers who arrived on the scene found the suspect’s naked body on the ground with burn wounds. Community members are reported to have set him alight after the elderly […]
Alliance of Democrats Women’s League Condemns Gender-Based Violence and Child Abuse
The Alliance of Democrats’ Women’s League has strongly condemned the killing of women, the sexual abuse of children and the alarming rise in child disappearances across the country. In its statement, the league expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of femicide saying, women are often powerless to defend themselves. It urged men to exercise […]
Member of Parliament Mokherane & Moorosi Tsatsanyane Arrested in Alleged Attempted Murder of Ts’epang Phangoa.
Democratic Congress Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane and his brother Moorosi, were arrested today after being charged with the attempted murder of Ts’epang Phangoa. Judge Mmatankiso Nthunya of the Maseru Magistrate’s Court charged both men with attempted murder, intimidation and public disorder. According to reports, Moorosi allegedly assaulted Phangoa, while Mokherane fired shots into the […]
Environment Officer Issues Ultimatum to Illegal Pelargonium Sidoides Harvesters.
Mohale’s Hoek Environment Officer in the Ministry of Forestry and Environment Mr. Relebohile Ramokoatsi says, those who are harvesting and selling Pelargonium Sidoides without proper licenses, will face the full might of the law. Mr. Ramokoatsi stated this following a recent incident, in which trucks bearing South African plate numbers, were spotted at various villages […]
Woman Shot Dead, Three Children Burned to Death in Devastating Fire
A woman was shot dead and her three children burnt to death while two survived at Liolong Thaba Bosiu, last night. Liolong Community Councillor Mrs. ‘Mabataung Tau said, it is alleged that, there sparked a conflict way back between two families, where one family claimed that, the family of the deceased had sent lightning to […]
