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π‘π€π…π…πˆπ‚πŠπˆππ† 𝐈𝐍 ππ„π‘π’πŽππ’ (π“πˆπ) πˆππ•π„π’π“πˆπ†π€π“πˆπŽππ’ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† 𝐈𝐍 π†π€ππŽπ‘πŽππ„,ππŽπ“π’π–π€π
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The Commissioner for Refugees and Migration in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Ms Nthati Mosebi, is participating in a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Investigations Training held from 09 to 14 February 2026 at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone,

A key component of the program is the promotion of victim-centered and trauma informed approaches, ensuring that victims of trafficking are identified, protected, and assisted in a manner that respects their rights, dignity, and well-being. The training further emphasizes the importance of inter-agency and cross-border cooperation, recognizing that trafficking in persons is a transnational crime requiring coordinated regional responses.

 

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π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŸ–π­π‘ π€π…π‘πˆπ‚π€ π‚πˆπ•πˆπ‹ π‘π„π†πˆπ’π“π‘π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π•πˆπ“π€π‹ STATISTICAL DAY
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The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, celebrated the 8th Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day at the Margaret Mary Orphanage Centre in Naleli, Lesotho.

Minister Lephema, in his briefing, highlighted the significance of civil registration, stating that it enables individuals to access essential services and participate in the economy. He thanked all parties involved for their attendance and made a plea for efficient registration processes, emphasizing the importance of civil registration as a foundation for digital public infrastructure and digital identity systems in Africa. As a token of appreciation to Margaret Mary Orphanage Centre for the job well done, Minister Lephema promised M10Β 000 to the management of the facility to continue the good work.

The Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture, and Social Development, Mr Lesaoana, deemed it an honor to be part of the celebration, reiterating the importance of civil registration. The ministry, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, EU, UNICEF, and other partners, works to ensure that children and senior citizens can access identity documents easily.

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π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ ππ€π‘π“πˆπ‚πˆππ€π“π„π’ 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π†π‹πŽππ€π‹ 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐄 π…πŽπ‘π”πŒ ππ‘πŽπ†π‘π„π’π’ π‘π„π•πˆπ„π– 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀, π’π–πˆπ“π™π„π‘π‹π€ππƒ.
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The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Honourable Lebona Lephema, is representing the Kingdom of Lesotho at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 15 to 17 December 2025.

 

The event provides an opportunity for governments and representatives of key stakeholder groups to take stock of the progress made toward achieving the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees. Most importantly, it allows participants to report on the progress in implementing pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, as well as outstanding pledges from the inaugural Forum held in 2019.

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πŸ“π“π‡ πŽπ‘πƒπˆππ€π‘π˜ π’π„π’π’πˆπŽπ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π’ππ„π‚πˆπ€π‹πˆπ™π„πƒ π“π„π‚π‡ππˆπ‚π€π‹ π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ“π“π„π„ 𝐎𝐍 πŒπˆπ†π‘π€π“πˆπŽπ, 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π‹π‹π˜ πƒπˆπ’ππ‹π€π‚π„πƒ ππ„π‘π’πŽππ’ π„π“π‡πˆπŽππˆπ€.
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Ministry of Local Government, Chieftanship, Home Affairs and Police, Deputy Principal Secretary Mr. Nkhotha Machachamise and Commissioner for Refugees and Migration Mrs. Nthati Mosebi attended the 5th Ordinary Session of the STC on Migration, Refugees, and Internally DisplacedΒ  Persons scheduled to take place from 10th -14th November 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Β  This year’s theme, β€œRe-Imagining Migration and Pivoting Humanitarian Architecture in Africa β€œ Challenges prevailing narratives that frame migration and humanitarian situations as a burden to recognizing them as catalysts for continental development, innovation, and economic growth.Β  This paradigm shift comes at a crucial moment when xenophobic incidents and restrictive policies threaten Africa’s integration aspirations, yet the potential for leveraging migration for development has never been greater.

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 π…πˆπ†π‡π“ π€π†π€πˆππ’π“ π‚π‘πŽπ’π’-ππŽπ‘πƒπ„π‘ π‚π‘πˆπŒπ„π’ 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π’πŽπ”π“π‡ π€π…π‘πˆπ‚π€
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The Cross-Border Crime Prevention Forum held a successful meeting at the LNDC hall, in Hlotse, Leribe on the 13th February 2026 to tackle crimes affecting the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa

The meeting focused on hotspots and prevalent crimes such as stock theft, transport, and trafficking in persons. The collaborative effort aims to address these offenses, curb crimes, and foster a crime-free environment.

The meeting was graced by the presence of the Cross-Border Coordinator, Mr. Mohapi Litaba, the office of the Commissioner for Refugees and Migration, Free State House of Traditional and Khoisane Leaders, Lesotho Mounted Police Service, South African Police Service, Lihlabeng Municipality, Maluti a Phofung Municipality, Area Chiefs, the office of the District Administrator Botha-Bothe, and Leribe.

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π‹π„πŠπ€π‹π€ 𝐋𝐀 ππ”π’πŽ 𝐄𝐀 π‹πˆππ€πŠπ€, ππŽπ‘π„ππ€, 𝐓𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐄 𝐋𝐄 π’π„ππŽπ‹π„π’π€ 𝐋𝐄 πŠπ„π“π„πŠπ€ π‹π„π“π’π€π“π’πˆ 𝐋𝐀 πŒπ€π‚π‡π€ππ€ 𝐋𝐀 π“πŽπŠπŽπŒπ€ππ„ 𝐄𝐀 πŒπ€ππ“π‹π‡π€ 𝐄𝐀 ππŽπˆπ“π’π„ππˆπ’πŽ (πˆπƒ πƒπ€π˜).
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Maobane ka la 16 Loetse 2025 lekala la Puso ea Libaka, Borena, tsa Lehae le Sepolesa le ile la keteka letsatsi la machaba la tokomane ea mantlha ea boitsebiso (ID) Lehakoe Maseru, β€œBoitsibiso ba ka, TΕ‘ireletseho ea ka”.

Ha a fana ka sepheo sa mokete Mongoli e Moholo oa lekala Dr. β€˜Mamphaka Mabesa o bontΕ‘itse hore lekala le etse hloko bothata boo baithuti ba kopanang le bona ha ba lokela ho ea likolong tse phahameng kaha mangolo a bona a thuto a hanana le boitsebiso ba bona ka lebaka la pheto-phetoho ea mabitso. A re sena se boetse se tlisa qholotso e kholo ho baithuti ha ba lokela ho fumant’soa lihlapiso, ke kahona lekala le ileng la ikeletsa hore le fetole mpshane le t’soare β€˜moka oa mofuta ona.

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π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘π€π“π„π’ πŸ‘πŸŽ π˜π„π€π‘π’ π’πˆππ‚π„ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ€π’π’πˆππ† πŽπ… πŠπˆππ† πŒπŽπ’π‡πŽπ„π’π‡πŽπ„ 𝐈𝐈
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Lesotho on Wednesday held a solemn commemoration marking 30 years since the passing of His Majesty King Moshoeshoe II at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre. The gathering brought together the Royal Family, government leaders, diplomats, academics, and members of the public for an evening of reflection on the late Monarch’s leadership and enduring Pan-African legacy.

At the apex of the commemoration, His Majesty King Letsie III addressed attendees, expressing deep gratitude to former South African President Thabo Mbeki for delivering the memorial lecture marking three decades since the passing of King Moshoeshoe II. He said the gathering bridged past and present, reaffirming the late King’s leadership founded on courage, vision, unity, and service. The King underscored the lecture’s call for leadership guided by conscience and moral integrity, urging Basotho and Africans to carry forward the values of justice, peace, and responsibility with renewed commitment.

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π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘π€π“π„π’ π–πŽπ‘π‹πƒ 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐄 πƒπ€π˜ 𝐈𝐍 πŒπ€π’π„π‘π”
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π‹π„π’πŽπ“π‡πŽ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘π€π“π„π’ π–πŽπ‘π‹πƒ 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐄 πƒπ€π˜ 𝐈𝐍 πŒπ€π’π„π‘π”

Lesotho joined the global community in commemorating World Refugee Day, with government officials, partners, and members of the refugee community gathering in Maseru to reflect on the country’s commitments and challenges in supporting displaced people.

Speaking at the event, Minister Lebona Lephema reaffirmed Lesotho’s long-standing tradition of peace, hospitality, and adherence to international law. He emphasized that the Kingdom remains committed to providing asylum and protection to those seeking refuge within its borders.

β€œIn keeping with our tradition of peace and respect for international law, the Kingdom of Lesotho continues to ensure that refugees and asylum seekers are afforded due process, legal recognition, and access to essential services,” he said. He noted that through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police, and in partnership with the UNHCR and other stakeholders, efforts to strengthen protection mechanisms remain ongoing.

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA MR. ASHRAF EI NOUR TODAY PAID COURTESY CALL TO HONOURABLE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE MR. LEBONA LEPHEMA.
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The Honourable Minister Lebona Lephema appreciated IOM’s support that they have been providing to Basotho Nation for a very long time. He said with Lesotho being landlocked by South Africa (SA), everything is compromised such as the economy of this country, livelihood of Basotho and they are trying their best to see to it that at the end of the day, they can reach a stage whereby Basotho can move freely in and out of SA.

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ON FRIDAY 3RD MARCH 2023, HONOURABLE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE MR. LEBONA LEPHEMA TOGETHER WITH SOUTH AFRICAN MINISTER OF POLICE GENERAL BHEKI CELE IN AN EFFORT TO END CROSS BORDER CRIMES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES SIGNED AN AGREEMENT REACHED DURING THE BI LATERAL MEETING ON SECURITY AND MIGRATION MANAGEMENT HELD AT MASERU 2ND TO 3RD MARCH 2023
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The two day meeting stems from the initial meeting that took place on the 2nd February 2023 in Pretoria South Africa. The Honourable Minister Lephema said in their discussion, it has been agreed that, they work with agility and strengthen mutual cooperation to end cross border crimes among others being Human Trafficking, stock theft, money laundering linked to cash in transit heists and illegal mining called β€œZama Zamas” . β€œWe remain stubborn in our pursuit of safety and justice beyond our borders and remain resolute that criminals will not run amok between Lesotho and South Africa without any repercussions” he said.

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π˜π„π’π“π„π‘πƒπ€π˜ πŒπˆππˆπ’π“π‘π˜ πŽπ… π‹πŽπ‚π€π‹ π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŒπ„ππ“, π‚π‡πˆπ„π…π“π€πˆππ’π‡πˆπ, π‡πŽπŒπ„ π€π…π…π€πˆπ‘π’ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 ππŽπ‹πˆπ‚π„, πŒπˆππˆπ’π“π‘π˜ πŽπ… ππ”ππ‹πˆπ‚ π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„, π‹π€ππŽπ”π‘ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π„πŒππ‹πŽπ˜πŒπ„ππ“ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ πŽπ‘π†π€ππˆπ™π€π“πˆπŽπ π…πŽπ‘ πŒπˆπ†π‘π€π“πˆπŽπ (𝐈𝐎𝐌) 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐀 π–πŽπ‘πŠπˆππ† ππ‘π„π€πŠπ…π€π’π“ πŒπ„π„π“πˆππ† 𝐎𝐍 π“π‘π€ππ’π…πŽπ‘πŒπ€π“πˆπŽπ πŽπ… π–πŽπ‘πŠ ππ„π‘πŒπˆπ“π’ π“πŽ π–πŽπ‘πŠ π•πˆπ’π€π’.
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Today the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police together with Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Employment and International Organization for Migration (IOM) held a working breakfast meeting on transformation of work permits to work visas.

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO LESOTHO HER EXCELLENCY CONSTACE SEOPOSENGOE PAID A COURTESY CALL TO MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE HONORABLE LEBONA LEPHEMA TO PAVE A WAY FORWARD FOR THE UPCOMING BILATERAL MEETING BETWEEN HONOURABLE LEPHEMA AND DR AARON MOTSOALEDI THAT WILL BE HELD IN BLOEMNFONTEIN ON FRIDAY THE 27TH JANUARY 2023
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The courtesy visit follows the meeting Honourable Minister Lephema had with South Africa (SA) Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on the 7th January 2023 at Maseru Bridge.

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HOME AFFAIRS SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER DR AARON MOTSOALEDI TODAY PAID COURTESY VISIT TO MINISTER LEBONA LEPHEMA TO DISCUSS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES’ BORDERS.THE EVENT TOOK PLACE AT MASERU BRIDGE.
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Hon. Minister Lephema horned the courtesy visit from the Minister of Home Affairs South Africa. He said the hope is that the Minister has heard their cry as Lesotho when they say it is high time that Lesotho and SA come together, and work towards maintaining the relationship the two countries have always had. He noted that they have had discussions as Ministers about the challenges and things that need to be addressed between the two countries as it is known that Lesotho is a country in another country.

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2022 WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION
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On the 16th December 2022, the Ministry of Local Government Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development and Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) commemorated the World Refugee Day which was held at Olympic house Maseru.

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πŒπ„πƒπˆπ€ 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 π‚π„π‘π„πŒπŽππ˜ π…πŽπ‘ π‰πŽπ”π‘ππ€π‹πˆπ’π“π’ π–π‡πŽ ππ”ππ‹πˆπ’π‡π„πƒ 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 π’π“πŽπ‘πˆπ„π’ π€ππŽπ”π“ π“π‘π€π…π…πˆπ‚πŠπˆππ† 𝐈𝐍 ππ„π‘π’πŽππ’, π„ππƒπˆππ† π‚π‡πˆπ‹πƒ πŒπ€π‘π‘πˆπ€π†π„π’ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋 π„π—ππ‹πŽπˆπ“π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄
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On 22nd November 2022, 17 journalists from different media houses in Lesotho were awarded presents by Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso for their role in raising awareness about Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Trafficking In Persons. Among these 17 journalist there were three top achievers who got themselves smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, cheque amounting to M2, 00.00 each, Trophy and appreciation certificates.

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COMMEMORATION OF ARMISTICE DAY
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The Government of Lesotho on Sunday 13th October 2022 celebrated Armistice Day which was led by His Majesty King Letsie III who also led the laying of wreaths at Makoanyane Square in Maseru.

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Commemoration of Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day at Qanya Community Council in Qacha’s Nek
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Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday 17th August 2022 commemorated Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day (CRVS), Qanya Community Council, Ha Sekake, in Qacha’s Nek; and this day is celebrated annually on 10th August. This year’s theme is β€œHarnessing coordination, country leadership and ownership to strengthen integrated civil registration and vital statistics systems: a vehicle for #counting everyone”.

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MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS – LESOTHO IN PIMVILLE LECSA SOWETO
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Basotho community living in RSA, still conduct their way of living as though they are in their mother country. This has been seen in their daily endeavors and lifestyle; in cultural, social as well as religious activities. The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa with his entourage of Principal Secretary Mr. Tumelo Raboletsi and Commissioner for Refugees Mr. Mohlolo Lerotholi have visited Lesotho Evangelical Church of Southern Africa (LECSA) in South Africa Soweto for the second time with the same advocacy. On Sunday, the 07 August the delegation was at Pimville LECSA, Soweto South Africa.

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COMMEMORATION OF WORLD ANTI-TRAFFICKING DAY IN BUTHA-BOTHE
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On Friday, the 29th July 2022, the Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Home Affairs commemorated World Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) day at Makhunoane, in Botha-Bothe. World Anti-Trafficking in persons is celebrated annually on the 30th of July. This year’s theme is β€œUse and abuse of Technology”.

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF AUTOMATED BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL – ROMA
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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa when officially opening automated births and deaths registration on the 20th July 2022, pointed out that, the same National Identity and Civil Registration (NICR) services that are offered at the health facilities are no different from those offered at Maseru Mall and other districts. The Minister issued 6 birth certificates to newborn babies’ mothers.

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KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LEAD BY PRAYER
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Sunday, the 17th July 2022 marked the 59th birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III. The celebration was held at the Royal Palace Grounds. The Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) led the event with prayer, mainly for His Majesty’s and the family’s good health and prosperity among others.

 

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COMMEMORATION OF AFRICAN CHILD DAY IN MOKHOTLONG
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Monday, the 27thJune,2022, marked a milestone which Lesotho commemorated the day for the African Child at Libibing Mokhotlong. This year’s theme is eliminating harmful practices affecting children; progress on policy and practice since 2013.

This event was graced by the presence of Her Majesty Queen Masenate Bereng Seeiso. In her keynote address, the Queen highlighted that the actual date for the commemoration is 16th June, however Lesotho has a mammoth task of eliminating harmful practices affecting child.

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THE MINISTER ANNOUNCES STRICT MEASURES ON PASSPORT APPLICATION
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On Thursday, 23 June 2022; the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa announced revised measures of passport application. This was done after the Ministry learnt that Basotho apply for passports when they do not really need them, since after applying they do not collect them. It was on this basis and other reasons that the Minister announced that as of 01 July 2022, passport application will be under stringent interviewing before a passport could be issued to an applicant.

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MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS PARTICIPATES IN AN EVENT TO MOTIVATE SHEPHERDS IN MATSIENG
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On the 07th May 2022, there was an event to celebrate the importance of shepherds held at St. Leuis Catholic Church in Mahloenyeng, Matsieng, Maseru. The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa was there to sensitize the shepherds and other community members about human trafficking and the identity documents and birth certificates registrations took place. On that ceremony, 22 students who attended the event got their birth certificates, 12 got their identity documents while shepherds continued registering.

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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR) REPRESENTATIVES VISIT LESOTHO
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to protect and help refugees to be safely protected. In January 2020, the UNHCR office was decentralized from Geneva to the Southern Region of Africa and was based in Pretoria.

On the 22nd April 2022, the UNHCR representatives; Mr. George Wood (Senior Transition Coordinator Executive Officer) and Mr. Igor Ciobanu (Deputy Representative) have visited the Ministry of Home Affairs; the duo was welcomed by Honorable Minister Motlalentoa Letsosa, Principal Secretary, Mr. Tumelo Raboletsi and Commissioner for Refugees Mr. Mohlolo Lerotholi. The purpose for the visit was to assess the daily functions of the decentralized agency.

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VALIDATION REPORT OF EXCESS MORTALITY DUE TO COVID-19
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The Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Core team, comprising three government Ministries of Home Affairs, Health, and Development Planning (Bureau of Statistics) presented excess mortality report on pre-Covid-19, being 2015-2019 and during 2020-2021 Covid-19 periods.

On opening, the Principal Secretary, Home Affairs noted that the report would in future assist in fighting other pandemics in the country and acknowledged the assistance of the American Agency of Centre for Disease Control (CDC) for their untiring support.

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LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA LECSA CHURCHES UNITE IN PRAYER AGAINST ALL FORMS OF CRIME
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Yesterday’s Sunday service at LECSA Morija started with congregation march from Morija River Side and LECSA church to Thabeng High School playground, holding placards with messages that fight against all forms of crime. It was in the same event that the Ministry of Home Affairs represented by Principal Secretary Mr Tumelo Raboletsi and Commissioner for Refugees, Mr Mohlolo Lerotholi partook in the march.

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HONOURABLE LETSOSA RAISES HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS IN SOWETO
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After a few months of sensitizing the public about the horrific human trafficking crime; the Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa (LECSA), Gauteng Presbytery invited Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Motlalentoa Letsosa on Sunday 6th March 2021.The invitation was meant to sensitize the congregation about the dangers of human trafficking in Orlando Soweto.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS CAMPAIN IN SCHOOLS
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Out of the world’s population estimated to be more than 7.9 Billion, 25 Million people are victims of human trafficking and Lesotho is no exception. January is marked to be a global human trafficking awareness month.

The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa was at Thetsane High School yesterday to sensitize students, teachers and community leaders about Human Trafficking which was seen to be rampant in our country in the past years. Prior to this, the Minister visited Liraoheleng Primary School on Thursday 20 January 2022 with the same purpose.

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YET ANOTHER RECEPTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM
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It was only last week when the Ministry of Home Affairs received a 22-year-old who was trafficked 2 years ago. Today it was a 19-year-old from Lisemeng, Leribe Hlotse who was falsely promised legitimate job by her fellow residents a few weeks ago. The victim was welcomed by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Maseru Bridge.

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RECEPTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM
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Yesterday (13 January 2022) the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa together with the Principal Secretary of Social Development Mrs ‘Mantsenki Mphalane welcomed a 22 year-old (Mosotho woman) Human Trafficking victim at Maseru Bridge.

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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS INTERIM ASSESSMENT REPORT
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On Monday 8th November 2021, the Honorable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa delivered the update on this year’s TIP Interim Assessment Report on the Prioritized Recommendations shared under the Lesotho TIP Report 2021 at the U.S Ambassador’s residence. Present was also the Honorable Ministers of Police and Public Safety Lepota Sekola

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Botha Bothe Outreach – Human Trafficking Awareness
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On the 29,30, September and 01 October 2021, the Honorable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa has been on public outreach in Botha Bothe Ngoajane at Ha Topi, Khatibe Ha Jane and Liqhobong Moreneng (Motete) consecutively. The purpose of the outreach is to make a follow up on the assignment given to officials.

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Citizenship Applications Suspended
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On Monday, September 6th 2021, the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa held a press conference on suspension of citizenship applications and announcement of revised visa requirements.

After the Ministry intercepted number of foreign nationals who attempted to illegally enter the country using fraudulent visas, the Ministry further reviewed its internal controls in terms of issuance of VISAs as well as Residence Permits. The Ministry has been concerned about the illegal entry of these foreigners as it may contribute to crime such as terrorism, money laundering as well as human trafficking.

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Ministry of Home Affairs briefs the Principal Chiefs on the 2021 African Union Project for Internally Displaced Persons, Returnees and Refugees
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The Honorable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa had a dialogue with Principal Chiefs; Mako Mohale – Tajane, Khabasheane Masupha – Berea (Ha Mamathe), Nthupi Bereng – Rothe, Seeiso Nkuebe – Quthing, Nthati Bereng – Phamong; on the above-mentioned African Union (AU) project at Avani Lesotho on the 09 August 2021.

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CRVS Day – Maluti Adventist Hospital, Mapoteng
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Ministry of Home Affairs commemorates Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics at Maluti Adventist Hospital, Mapoteng Berea on 10th August 2021. This year’s theme is “Leadership for an essential service: Building resilient civil registration and vital statistics system in Africa that provide initiative, integrated and decentralized services for the post Covid-19 period”.

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Qacha’s Nek Outreach
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It is amid the cold weather conditions of snow-covered mountain Kingdom of Lesotho that the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Motlalentoa Letsosa, infiltrates through Lesotho’s countryside, to ensure acquisition of birth certificates and Identity documents to all citizens in pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, Target 16.9 – β€œβ€¦providing legal identity for all.”

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Lesotho Commemorates Independence Day amid Covid-19 Pandemic
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Covid-19 pandemic has forced the world to revert from the normal operations especially in organisation, Government as well as in institutions. Lesotho being affected by the pandemic resorted to celebrating Independence Day in a manner that allows WHO Covid-19 protocols, which include avoiding overcrowding.

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Welcome to Kingdom of Lesotho
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Lesotho, known as the Mountain Kingdom or Kingdom in the Sky, holds a wealth of different experiences in store for those who visit there. Mountains, valleys and rivers present unforgettable panoramas for tourists.

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