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EventSixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho
Sixty African National Congress (ANC) refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa's threat of a blockade against that country. A year before…
ArchiveNotes on the migrant labour system in Lesotho
Lesotho is a perfect example of a complete labour reserve economy. Five out of six citizens of Lesotho held jobs in South Africa, 45% of adults were absentees…
EventKing Moshoeshoe II is reinstated as King of Lesotho
On 25 January 1995, King Moshoeshoe II was formally reinstated as King of Lesotho. Moshoeshoe had a turbulent reign over Lesotho as he was twice dethroned,…
EventDemonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho
On 17 September 1998, demonstrators closed down businesses and government offices in Lesotho as protests against the outcome of the 23 May 1998 election…
PlaceDrakensberg Mountain Range, Lesotho
"Kahlamba" is an alternative name for the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa.The range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged…
EventThe Queen Mother of Lesotho, Mamohato Bereng Seeiso dies.
The Queen Mother Mamohato Bereng Seeiso was born in 1941. She was the youngest child of Chief Lerotholi Mojela. The princess was sent to study at Bath Training…
The Lesotho government accuses South Africa of launching raids into Lesotho. South Africa denies this.
Joshua Polumo Mohapeloa, regarded as Lesotho’s foremost composer and choral master, dies in Maseru, Lesotho.
Private Solutions for Infrastructure in Lesotho
A military coup is executed in Lesotho.
A military coup is executed in Lesotho.
ArchiveUnions in Botswana: comparisons with Lesotho
SA signs loan agreement with Lesotho.
Address by President Thabo Mbeki at the Opening of Phase 1B of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Mohale Dam, Kingdomof Lesotho, 16 March 2004
Your Majesty, King Letsie III, Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Phakalitha Mosisili, Honourable Members of the Lesotho Parliament and all branches of…
EventLesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister reveals details of agreement with Pik Botha
On 4 December 1981 Lesotho's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Mooki Molapo, told The Star of an agreement reached with the South African Minister of Foreign…
The governing Lesotho Congress for Democracy wins the election in Lesotho with Pakalitha Mosisili as premier.
EventLesotho's deputy Prime Minister shot
Lesotho's Deputy Prime Minister, Selometsi Baholo, is shot dead by dissident soldiers during an apparent kidnapping attempt. They also seize four cabinet…
EventSouth Africa and Lesotho establish a consultative committee to resolve border disputes
South Africa and Lesotho decided to establish a consultative committee to resolve misunderstandings arising from the movement of people across their common…
South Africa signs treaty with Lesotho relating to the establishment of an office for a Lesotho government labour representativ
South Africa signs treaty with Lesotho relating to the establishment of an office for a Lesotho government labour representativ
EventKing Moshoeshoe II, the paramount chief of Lesotho, is killed in an accident
King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho died in a car accident shortly after he reclaimed his royal throne in 1995. The car he was travelling in rolled down a cliff on a…
Lesotho, formerly the British colony of Basutoland, achieves its independence as the Kingdom of Lesotho and becomes a member of
Stop conflict in Lesotho : NUMs 11th glorio
SA signs treaty on Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho regains his throne.
ArchiveLesotho Labour 1975 - 1998
ArchiveLesotho General 1990 - 1993
ArchiveLesotho General 1986 - 1989
ArchiveLesotho General 1983 - 1985
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