The IPA devised a proportional electoral system to ensure that the opposition would be represented in the National Assembly. In 1967, a 601-carat (120.2 g) diamond (Lesotho Brown) was discovered in the mountains by a Mosotho woman. [31] The World Fact Book lists periodic droughts under the 'Natural Hazard' section of Lesotho's section of the publication. [15][16] Despite lobbying efforts from disabled persons organisations, there have been no moves to develop disability specific legislation to protect the rights of people with disabilities. The project commenced in 1986. Green Left provides not only high standard professional journalism, but also a consistently humanitarian advocacy for justice, locally, nationally, around the globe. The committee's report, released on September 17, found "apparent irregularities and discrepancies" in the conduct of the poll, but did not recommend new elections. Welcome to the "new" South Africa! "[74], The Married Persons Equality Act 2006 gives equal rights to wives in regard to their husbands, abolishing the husband's marital power. Today, as in the past, more than 100 Basotho die every year in South Africa's mines.). [54] As such, Lesotho holds one of the highest literacy rates in Africa,[51] in part because Lesotho invests over 12% of its GDP in education. Elections were held under this new system in May 2002, and the LCD won again, gaining 54 percent of the vote. The population of Lesotho is estimated to be more than 95% Christian. Its chief officer is designated Commissioner by the Constitution. The Drakensberg range forms the eastern boundary with KwaZulu-Natal. In 2008 it exported goods worth 487 million dollars mainly to the US. Molapo Qhobela, leader of one of the main opposition parties, the Basotho Congress Party, told the September 24 Weekly Mail and Guardian: "We had our problems, but when South Africa says we were 'hours from a military coup', it was lying like a cheap watch." [53] Among these estimations, Protestants account for 18.2% of the population, Pentecostals 15.4%, Anglicans 5.3%, and other Christians an additional 1.8%. In 1851, a British force was defeated by the Basotho army at Kolonyama, provoking an embarrassing war for the British. Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan refused to cede power to the BCP, instead declaring himself Tona Kholo (Sesotho: 'prime minister'), and imprisoning the BCP leadership. The economy has been devastated. The new system retained the existing 80 elected Assembly seats, but added 40 seats to be filled on a proportional basis. Young, by then U.N. ambassador, did take a high-profile trip to South Africa in late May 1977, but Biden certainly did not join him, based on several … According to the Lesotho Census of 2006, around four percent of the population is thought to have some sort of disability. After repelling another British attack in 1852, Moshoeshoe sent an appeal to the British commander that settled the dispute diplomatically, and then defeated the Batlokoa in 1853. Gambia. The people of Southern Africa experienced the First World War as a continuation of late 19 th century European imperialism. Lesotho also applies the common law, which refers to unwritten law or law from non-statutory sources, but excludes customary law. Firstly - what is now Namibia was “South West Africa” at the time - and was under colonial administration by South Africa as per a UN agreement. Both Botswana and Namibia would benefit from the project. Pretoria claimed that Lesotho was on the brink of a coup and that the invasion was necessary to prevent "anarchy" and restore "a stable environment for law and order". We were a labour reserve for apartheid South Africa. "Rape at the National Level, number of police recorded offenses". [77][better source needed][78], Click on a coloured area to see an article about English in that country or region, Landlocked country forming an enclave in South Africa, CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, Yusman Kamaleri and Arne H. Eide (eds.) Despite paying lip service to its formal independence, South Africa has always treated Lesotho as a neo-colony and a source of cheap, expendable labour. By the time the SADC forces withdrew in May 1999, much of the capital of Maseru lay in ruins, and the southern provincial capital towns of Mafeteng and Mohale's Hoek had lost over a third of their commercial real estate. One of the conditions Letsie III put forward for this was that his father should be re-installed as head of state. The SANDF has admitted to only nine of its soldiers being killed, despite persistent reports that 10 died in a single fire-fight in the first hours of the invasion. On 4 September 1981, the family of Benjamin Masilo was attacked. "In the judgement of the SACP, the burden of culpability must lie, in the first instance, with the Lesotho political elite.". Entering Lesotho: The South Africa Lesotho border After a 1.5 hour drive from Bloemfontein, we arrived at the Van Rooyen bridge – one of the border checkposts to enter Lesotho. The name Lesotho roughly translates to "land of Sesotho speakers". Africa's news leader.% Lesotho 's Constitutional Court will have to rule on whether Prime … That negotiations brokered by the South African Development Community (SADC) seem to have secured the promise of new elections within 18 months should not obscure that fact. The Zim army are recognised as one of the better (if not the best) units in Southern Africa. A service from Econet Telecom Lesotho expanded the country's access to email through entry-level, low-end mobile phones and, consequently, improved access to educational information. Its results were much bloodier than the apartheid regime's notorious 1982 commando raid on the Lesotho capital, Maseru, in which 42 people were massacred, including 30 African National Congress members. Moshoeshoe died on 11 March 1870, marking the end of the traditional era and the beginning of the colonial era of Basutoland. It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. Lesotho covers 30,355 km2 (11,720 sq mi). What later ensued was a de facto government led by Dr. Leabua Jonathan until 1986 when a military coup forced it out of office. South Africa supported a coup in Lesotho in 1986 and backed an unsuccessful mercenary intervention in the Seychelles in 1981. Its chief officer is designated Commander by the Constitution,[62] and usually holds the rank of lieutenant-general. At the time of empire, the British and Imperial African territories were these. South Africa's main left organisation, the South African Communist Party, remained silent until October 1. Lesotho simply does not have the financial wherewithal to build as effective an army as only an eighth of the SANDF. [1] Catholics represent 49.4% of the population,[1] served by the province of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Maseru and his three suffragans (the bishops of Leribe, Mohale's Hoek and Qacha's Nek), who also form the national episcopal conference. On August 6, police used water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of protesters who had blockaded parliament, trapping Mosisili and government MPs inside. Mandela government sends invasion force to Lesotho. Though culturally conservative in the main, the people of the country welcomed the modernization programs begun in the 1990s, which … However, it is estimated that the annual increase in urban population is 3.5 percent. Nineteen years ago I wrote a very sad story about the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) preparing to invade Lesotho. [47] The World Bank, African Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and many other bilateral donors financed the project. Christopher Williams reflects on Nelson Mandela’s nuanced views on the use of armed force. South African officials said they had sent more than 600 soldiers into Lesotho because they were asked to by Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili, who believed a coup was imminent. Because Lesotho has limited food resources, a majority of families in the country raise their own food and livestock to support themselves and their families. [29], Periodic droughts have a serious effect on Lesotho's majority rural population as many people living outside of urban areas rely on subsistence farming or small scale agriculture as their primary source of income. The national dish of Lesotho is Motoho, a fermented sorghum porridge eaten throughout the country. Between a third and a half the country's adult male population works in South Africa's mines, generating about 75% of Lesotho's gross domestic product, and untold millions in profits for South Africa's giant mining companies. At least 47 civilians were killed. Life expectancy at birth in Lesotho in 2016 was 51 years for men and 55 for women. Winters can be cold with the lowlands getting down to −7 °C (19 °F) and the highlands to −18 °C (0 °F) at times. (2004) and Rouget et al. This was followed by an era of political unrest where tribes were divided and spread across different lands. Despite Lesotho's small size, annual precipitation can vary from 500mm annual in one area to 1200mm in another because of elevation. The current force has existed, despite changes of name, continuously since 1872. An Interim Political Authority (IPA), charged with reviewing the electoral structure in the country, was created in December 1998. in force in South Africa, but it is not necessary to reach a firm conclusion on this point. On 2 December 2008 Lesotho became the 42nd country in the world to sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Remembering the moment that South Africa invaded Lesotho. This was followed by an era of political unrest where tribes were divided and spread across different lands. Green Left is a vital social-change project and aims to make all content available online, without paywalls. Export of diamonds reached US$230 million in 2010–2011. Despite the evidence to the contrary, SADC observers declared the election "free and fair". This provoked a mutiny by junior officers, who forced the sacking of 28 senior LDF officers and the resignation of the head of the army, Lieutenant General Makhula Mosakeng. The traditional clothing in Lesotho is specific depending on the region of the country. Lack of available water also indirectly leads to an increased risk for women and girls who collect water for household consumption as they must spend more time and travel long distances while running the risk of being physically or sexually assaulted. The Nazi German invasion of Poland on 1 September is the trigger for the Second ... thousands of workers have been forced by the lack of job opportunities to find work in South African mines. The South African invasion was turned back outside Luanda. OPINION: #Zimbabwe - Echoes of Lesotho invasion … [37], However, the global economic crisis hit the Lesotho economy hard. South Africa consumes 80% of southern Africa's water, yet has just 10% of its water sources. [25], In 2019, Lesotho signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. An excellent overview can be found in Bill Nasson’s Springboks on the Somme: South Africa in the Great War, 1914-1918 (2007) and also in his … South African-owned businesses were targeted for looting. On September 22 1998, 600 members of the South African National Defence Force (who were later joined by 200 soldiers from Botswana) entered Lesotho to … It was behind a coup attempt in Tanzania in 1983 and has provided continuous support for armed elements in Zimbabwe since independence. South Africa says it will on Monday reopen 20 of its land border crossings that were shut last month The Lesotho National Security Service (LNSS) is established under article 148 of the national Constitution, and charged with the protection of national security. Magistrates' courts decisions do not become precedent since these are lower courts. [17] Moeketsi Majoro, the economist and former Minister of Development Planning, was elected as Thabane's successor.[18]. These include writings of the old authorities as well as contemporary writers from similar jurisdictions. The hint that this military aggression was taking place in 1998, and not 1982, was the fact that the order to invade was given by Chief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi — the arch-reactionary and apartheid collaborator who is now South Africa's third in command after Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki. the british didn't exactly invade south africa although they had a strong presence there in the 1800's. [76], According to a 2016 study conducted by the World Health Organization, Lesotho also has the highest rate of suicide per capita for females in the entire world. Crossing was a cake-walk: Park the car on the South African side, get an exit stamp and drive across. The economy of Lesotho is based on agriculture, livestock, manufacturing and mining, and depends heavily on inflows of workers' remittances and receipts from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). [67] In November 2020, the film This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection became the first Lesotho film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film by the country. Constitutionally, legislation refers to laws that have been passed by both houses of parliament and have been assented to by the king (section 78(1)). By the middle of the 1970s, apartheid was clearly under strain. [23] It is also active in the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU), the Non-Aligned Movement, the Commonwealth, and many other international organisations.[24]. The official currency is the loti (plural: maloti), but can be used interchangeably with the South African rand. It is now a fully sovereign state and is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the African Union, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The main language, Sesotho, is also the first official and administrative language, and it is what Basotho speak on an ordinary basis. On the morning of the 22 September, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) intervened in Lesotho. Lesotho was previously the British Crown Colony of Basutoland, but it declared independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966. This year, it has been 20 years since South Africa invaded neighbouring Lesotho. [48] The sector suffered a setback in 2008 as the result of the world recession, but rebounded in 2010 and 2011. South Africa gets what it wants from the … The Morija Arts & Cultural Festival is a prominent Sesotho arts and music festival. "It is a sovereign country like South Africa. On August 12, protesters at the palace were attacked with tear gas. Another 478-carat (95.6 g) diamond was discovered at the same location in 2008. He did not intend this to apply to Germany's African colonies because he hoped to see South West Africa incorporated into South Africa. [19], As of 2010[update] the People's Charter Movement called for the practical annexation of the country by South Africa due to the HIV epidemic. Basutoland gained its independence from the United Kingdom and became the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966.[13]. The relations between South Africa and Lesotho are best captured through two important regional organizations, namely the SACU and the SADC. The voters' roll contained thousands of dubious registrations, suggesting the possibility of massive multiple voting. On September 11, LDF top brass sacked a colonel who countermanded an order for troops to disperse the protesters at the palace, with deadly force if needed. Lesotho Constitutional Court to rule on Thabane's immunity - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Botswana boosted its force by 120. In 1836 the territory was invaded by groups of Voortrekkers who, despite having signed a "treaty of friendship" with the baSotho in 1837, declared a separate republic on their lands in 1843. By South African forces? [72] In the 2009 DHS survey 15.7 percent of men said that a husband is justified in hitting or beating his wife if she refuses to have sex with him, while 16 percent said a husband is justified to use force to have sex. There is no trial by jury; rather, judges make rulings alone or, in the case of criminal trials, with two other judges as observers. [33] Also, data from the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation Station (CHIRP) shows rainfall in Lesotho between October 2018 and February 2019 ranged from 55% to 80% below normal rates. The percentage of the population living below USD Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) US$1.25/day fell from 48 percent to 44 percent between 1995 and 2003. According to a study by the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality in 2000, 37 percent of grade six pupils in Lesotho (average age 14 years) are at or above reading level four, "Reading for Meaning. Nine opposition parties now hold all 40 of the proportional seats, with the BNP having the largest share (21). The districts are subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils. Maseru, the country's main commercial centre, has been destroyed. As a result, Moshoeshoe lost a great portion of the western lowlands. The invasion was South Africa's first post-apartheid military adventure. According to a government statement, Moshoeshoe had set out at 1 am to visit his cattle at Matsieng and was returning to Maseru through the Maluti Mountains when his car left the road.[14]. When you travel from Britain to South Africa, don't you expect to use a passport? Despite their literacy, Lesotho's residents struggle for access to vital services, such as healthcare, travel and educational resources, as, according to the International Telecommunication Union, only 3.4% of the population use the Internet. [65][66] Basotho blankets also became more known as a result of the film. Treatment of people with disabilities is another major issue facing the country. [61], The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) is established under article 146 of the national Constitution, and charged with the maintenance of internal security and the defence of Lesotho. Are you crazy? The unexpected vehemence of the resistance is explained by the fact that the LDF, which days before was hopelessly split between anti-government mutineers and loyalists, united to fight for their country's independence. The average gross national income per capita in 2008 was US$83 per month. The ANC-led government claimed its action was in response to a request from the "democratically elected" Lesotho prime minister Pakalitha Mosisili to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), currently chaired by South Africa. The Angolans asked for Cuban help to defeat the invasion led by South Africans, Zairian regulars, and CIA mercenaries. Prince Seeiso Simoné Seeiso is the present High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Court of St. James's. Reduced diamond mining and exports, including a drop in the price of diamonds as well as a drop in SACU revenues due to the economic slowdown in the South African economy also contributed to the crisis. 9 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons", "Africa :: Lesotho — The World Factbook - Central Intelligence Agency", "Lesotho: Drought Situation Update 01 (as of 2 May 2019) - Lesotho", "An Ecoregion-Based Approach to Protecting Half the Terrestrial Realm", "UNDP Lesotho – Country Profile: Human Development Indicators", "Central Bank of Lesotho – Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA): Economic Impact and Future Prospects", "Purchase for Africa: An appeal for American apparel buys", "World Bank – IFC – Africa Can Compete! [37] Water is used through the 21-year, multibillion-dollar Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), under the authority of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. The Prime Minister is the Chairman ex officio, and there are six other Defence Commission members, namely the Commander and Deputy Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force, the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service, and the Director and Deputy Director of the Lesotho National Security Service. This action was seen by local political parties as beyond the Prime Minister’s powers The highest Peak, Mount Ntlenyana, is 3,482 Metres, above sea level. Perhaps there are minerals here which we don't know about", a technical college student quipped. The BNP ruled from 1966 until January 1970. The aim of the project was to pump massive amounts of water to South Africa to meet its agricultural and industrial needs. We sent envoys to our neighbours – Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho – before we enforced the passport rule. In 1869, the British signed a treaty at Aliwal North with the Boers that defined the boundaries of Basutoland. Written works of eminent authors have persuasive value in the courts of Lesotho. Central / South Africa Jeremy Luedi November 30, 2017 Lesotho, South Africa Comment Central / South Asia Jeremy Luedi May 13, 2018 India , religion , Hinduism , pollution , environment , climate change Comment [20] The country has also faced high unemployment, economic collapse, a weak currency and poor travel documents restricting movement. The region’s history during wartime has been explored in several important books. Lesotho suffered a loss of textile exports and jobs in this sector due largely to the economic slowdown in the United States, one of their major export destinations. The LDF has a total strength of just over 3,000. Freecall now on 1800 634 206 or follow the support link below to make a secure supporter payment or donation online. The constitution also protects basic civil liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of the press, freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of religion. Most of the dead were members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF). 2018 film Black Panther director Ryan Coogler stated that his depiction of Wakanda was inspired by Lesotho. The Prime Minister, Moeketsi Majoro, is the head of government and has executive authority. Decisions from South African courts are only persuasive, and courts refer to them in formulating their decisions. [73] In another study, researchers have concluded that "Given the high prevalence of HIV in Lesotho, programs should address women's right to control their sexuality. According to the UN, Lesotho has the highest rape rate of any country (91.6 per 100,000 people rate for reported rape in 2008).[69]. Lesotho , officially the Kingdom of Lesotho (Sotho: 'Muso oa Lesotho), is an enclaved country within the border of South Africa. He was unable to persuade the Peace Conference to approve this and in 1920 he and General Louis Botha very reluctantly agreed that South Africa should administer South West Africa under a Class C Mandate from the League of Nations. The modern names are in parentheses. The chairman of the military junta, Major General Justin Metsing Lekhanya, was ousted in 1991 and replaced by Major General Elias Phisoana Ramaema, who handed over power to a democratically elected government of the BCP in 1993. The council was given the task of codifying them, and they came up with the Laws of Lerotholi which are applied by customary courts today (local courts). It is by far the largest of the world's three independent states completely surrounded by the territory of another country, with Vatican City and San Marino being the other two. The Defence Commission has power to strategically direct the defence force, the police, and the prison service, but not the security service, which is answerable only to the Government. Many ordinary Basotho saw the invasion as a crude move by South Africa to save an unpopular, autocratic government, and to defend Pretoria's political and economic dominance of the tiny country. Analysis: Did Lesotho’s army attempt a coup? It is a member of many regional economic organisations, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC),[22] and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). cecil rhodes had huge influence in rhodesia and went on to become governor after his foray into the south african diamond mining industry but the dutch were actually the governing body This treaty effectively reduced Moshoeshoe's kingdom to half its previous size by ceding away its western territories. The voters' roll contained thousands of dubious registrations, suggesting the possibility of massive multiple voting. The Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) is established under article 147 of the national Constitution, and charged with the maintenance of law and order. In recent years, the SADC — dominated by South Africa since the demise of apartheid (the South African economy is three times bigger than the economies of all other SADC countries combined) — has had another reason to want a pliant regime in Lesotho: the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The decision to do so was justified by the Prime Minister’s direct approach tothe SADCChair, the President of South Africa. 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The power to appoint or dismiss a Director is vested directly in the Prime Minister. This article will survey the effects of the First World War on Southern Africa, drawing from monographs as well as survey histories of the war and the region. Lesotho is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) and has a population of around 2 million. The largest component is infantry, but they are supported by small artillery, logistics, and air force units, and a single armoured reconnaissance company. The mutineers remained loyal to the king, the constitutional head of state, who was increasingly seen to be sympathetic to the anti-government protesters. [43] In mid-2004 its employment reached over 50,000, mainly female workers, marking the first time that manufacturing sector workers outnumbered government employees. In 1998 South Africa launched an ill-fated invasion of Lesotho when the “kingdom in the sky” was in the midst of another political crisis, reducing the capital to rubble. Zulu People of South Africa , Lesotho, Mozambique. Gold Coast (Ghana) Nigeria. Lesotho invasion condemned. The LCD has 79 of the 80 constituency-based seats. The African Library Project works to establish school and village libraries in partnership with US Peace Corps Lesotho[58] and the Butha Buthe District of Education. Snow is common in the highlands between May and September; the higher peaks can experience snowfalls year-round. The supposed reason for the invasion (or "intervention", depending on your point of view) was to prevent a coup d'etat and to restore order. Prime Minister Ntsu Mokhehle formed a new party, the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), and was followed by a majority of members of parliament, which enabled him to form a new government. The water resources are quite scarce in South Africa, and by 2025 this problem will be even bigger.INTRODUCTION Four years after entering the new democratic dispensation in 1994, South Africa led the invasion of Lesotho in 1998, as it was declared at the time, under the banner of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). [34][35] Three terrestrial ecoregions lie within Lesotho's boundaries: Drakensberg alti-montane grasslands and woodlands, Drakensberg montane grasslands, and Highveld grasslands. The official language is Sesotho. The constitution provides for an independent judicial system, made up of the High Court, the Court of Appeal, Magistrate's Courts, and traditional courts that exist predominantly in rural areas. The Lesotho Government is a parliamentary or constitutional monarchy. With the blame being thrown at the SANDF and the SA government, the main culprits for the crisis in Lesotho have been getting off too lightly. 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