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BiographyMotlotlehi – His Majesty King Constantine Bereng Seeiso Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho
… Protectorate of Basutoland (now known as the Kingdom of Lesotho). He was the second child and eldest son of the late … (PPE). After nearly three years at…
ArticleLesotho Timeline
… enter the territory, beginning a series of wars. 1835-1868 Lesotho acts as a buffer between the Afrikaners and British … 1966 Basutoland gains independence…
EventLesotho’s deputy Prime Minister shot
… Lesotho's Deputy Prime Minister, Selometsi Baholo, is shot … probably fear for their own safety, adjourns immediately. Lesotho's President Mokhehle appeals…
PlaceLesotho
… Two-thirds of the Country of Lesotho consists of Mountains. The highest Peak, Mount … of the Caledon (Mohokare). Three other important rivers in Lesotho are…
Chapter 3 - Historical Lesotho
… South Africa, 1992 By December 1982, the government of Lesotho under the leadership of Dr. Leabua Jonathan had … our dailies applauding this earth-shattering…
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 … a few months earlier. It was agreed that SA will curb the Lesotho…
EventLesotho celebrates independence from Britain
… Lesotho is one of the smallest countries in the world, with … Britain on 4 October 1966. The day has become known as Lesotho’s National Day and is celebrated…
Joshua Polumo Mohapeloa, regarded as Lesotho’s foremost composer and choral master, dies in Maseru, Lesotho.
… Joshua Polumo Mohapeloa, regarded as Lesotho’s foremost composer and choral master, dies in Maseru, Lesotho. …
Chapter 4 - Poor, yet generous Lesotho
… of human rights activists, after June 1976, arrived in Lesotho in droves. By 1977 it was around 10-15 persons … being parted from family and friends,…
PlaceAbbey Mountain, Lesotho Border
… Mountain on the Lesotho Border, 40 km South-West of Bergville. The name is in … Abbey Mountain, Lesotho Border …
EventThe Pope arrives in Lesotho
… The Pope arrives in Lesotho Pope John Paul , leader of the Catholic Church arrives in Lesotho amidst a hijacking crisis that revealed Lesotho's dependence on…
EventSouth African refugees leave Lesotho
… The Lesotho government announced that an undisclosed number of South African refugees have decided to leave Lesotho voluntarily. Most of the refugees…
EventPhyllis Naidoo escapes to Lesotho
… cell was arrested and detained, Phyllis Naidoo escaped to Lesotho along a new route established by Omar Badsha, Richard (Rick) Turner and others. In Lesotho…
EventMilitary coup is executed in Lesotho
… On 30 April 1991, the head of the Lesotho military, Maj.Gen Justin Lekhanya was ousted by rebel … dissatisfaction with military leadership that had governed…
EventA military coup deposes the Lesotho Government
… 15 January 1986, General Justin Lekhanya, the Head of the Lesotho Army, ousted Lesotho prime minister Chief Leabua Jonathan in a military … since 1966 and…
EventBasutoland (now Lesotho) becomes British territory
… Basotho people" as he was responsible for the creation of Lesotho (The Basotho Kingdom), and the drawing together of … became a British protectorate, and the…
EventLesotho and Swaziland threatened with sanctions
… The government of South Africa threatened Lesotho and Swaziland with economic sanctions if they … Lesotho and Swaziland threatened with sanctions …
EventSouth Africa closes its borders with Lesotho
… 1986 the South African Government closed its borders with Lesotho, cutting off fundamental food and fuel supplies. The relationship of the South African and…
EventLesotho addresses political exiles in the country
… The Lesotho government invited all South African political … Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho in Cape Town, at the end of…
EventLesotho unable to impose sanctions against SA
… Party, Chief Leabua Jonathan, indicated that Basutoland (Lesotho) was so economically dependent on South Africa that … impossible to break ties with South…
National Day of Lesotho.
… National Day of Lesotho. …
PlaceThaba Bosiu, Lesotho
… the historic and spiritual heart of the Sotho Kingdom, in Lesotho. Rising to an altitude of 1,800m only 20km East of … the historic and spiritual heart of…
ArchiveLesotho Conference on non-violence direct action
… Memorandum regarding the Lesotho Conference of non-violence direct action. It was set … Lesotho Conference on non-violence direct action …
EventSixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho
… National Congress (ANC) refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa's threat of a blockade … against that country. A year before they were…
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 … Notes…
EventKing Moshoeshoe II is reinstated as King of Lesotho
… King Moshoeshoe II was formally reinstated as King of Lesotho. Moshoeshoe had a turbulent reign over Lesotho as he was twice dethroned, first in the 1970s…
EventDemonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho
… closed down businesses and government offices in Lesotho as protests against the outcome of the 23 May 1998 … which they claimed resulted in victory for the…
PlaceDrakensberg Mountain Range, Lesotho
… It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal . Its name, … plateaus and be rewarded with panoramic views over…
EventThe Queen Mother of Lesotho, Mamohato Bereng Seeiso dies.
… Mother, she ran several charities and organisations in Lesotho. She was passionate about farming and was involved in … [Accessed on 26 August 2013]| Staff…
The Lesotho government accuses South Africa of launching raids into Lesotho. South Africa denies this.
… The Lesotho government accuses South Africa of launching raids into Lesotho. South Africa denies this. …