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SABC News Correspondent, Lesotho ~ Freelance Journalist ~ FCPX Editor ~ Camera and Aerial Drone Video/Photography.
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One day, soon… we shall sing a new chorus!
The Manono Lithium-Tin Project is an open-pit mining development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)🇨🇩.
It is estimated to be one of the largest lithium-rich LCT (lithium, caesium, tantalum) pegmatite deposits in the world.
📸Mining Technology
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Breaking News:
@LesothoPM
confirms (at the ABC elective conference) that LESOTHO and SOUTH AFRICA will sign a landmark BILATERAL FREE MOVEMENT in June this year (2022).
@PresidencyZA
@Sophie_Mokoena
@SABCNews
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#Duke
of Sussex,
#Prince
Harry meets Lesotho Prime Minister
@MatekaneSam
in his private visit to
@Sentebale
. Harry also spent some time with the Lesotho Royal Family and his mentor
@Prince_Seeiso
.
@Sophie_Mokoena
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From the Pre Independence Fireworks, flying kicks in the stadium and we had to end it with this gorgeous duo of the Royal Prince and Princes trust @
#sabcnews
not miss a thing…
@Sophie_Mokoena
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His Majesty King Letsie attend a flag hoisting ceremony this Wednesday, officially marking the start of the
#Lesotho
Independence Day and the ultimate bicentennial of Basotho as a nation. We discuss more tomorrow (Thursday) at 7am,
@MorningLiveSABC
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#Maseru
on the eve of the Independence Day and the bicentennial celebrations…
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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#Lesotho
:
#Maletsunyane
Braai Festival is hailed as one, if not the best event to attend. But, the real hero of the moment I’m told is a South African
#Dr_Ndlovu
(seen below)… I’m told she selflessly worked herself out to help in accident not far from venue. Please retweet 4her!
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A sleepy tiny Moshoeshoe I International Airport came alive this weekend… could this be a glimpse of what the ‘future normal’ in
#Lesotho
will look like…🤔
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From a hectic day
@Sentebale
to a fireside storytelling. The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry & Prince Seeiso had time to catch up, as
#Lesotho
ramps up the bicentennial celebrations this weekend…
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Breaking news:
#Forbes
announces Lesotho Business man & chairman of the
#MatekaneGroupofCompanies
as Africa’s leading entrepreneur of the
#year2021
. Stay tuned this week for more details.
@Sophie_Mokoena
@SABCNews
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How r he new
#Senqu_Bridge
will look like. It’s part of the
#Polihali_dam
phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
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In other news,
#Lesotho_police
pounced on a motor vehicle suspected to be driving below speed limit on a national road. A guilty looking driver has been taken in for further interrogations while the passenger faces hefty fine for K53 safety belt violations!!! Source unverified
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#T
šepiso_Ramaisa says she has developed more than 200 equations and aims for almost 1000, which can simulate various scenarios on efficient clean hydrogen supply for automotive, home energy etc. She is now preparing for PHD to advance research.
#sabcnews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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#Matobakele
says they have been tying to negotiate with RSA Authorities to hand them over these illegal mining syndicates that have been killing people in Lesotho and fleeing to RSA: We volunteered to show them where they lived live in ‘East Rand’
#SABCNews
#FullviewSABC
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We finally caught up with young and upcoming, super talented
@MegaHertz_Ls
who has dropped yet another hit. He says he has been overwhelmed by the sheer love he received. Almost 500 000 views on social media.
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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The legend
#TsepoTshola
is being considered for more top-tear honours. Amongst them a possible knighthood. Should cabinet approves, Tshola maybe be the first commoner to be buried at the top of
#Thaba_Bosiu
Mountain, alongside founder of Basotho Nation, King Moshoeshoe
@SABCNews
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#BasothoPetittioners
have submitted a document to
#HerMajesty
the Queen of
#England
regarding an intention to petition to reclaim
#FreeState
and parts of
#EasternCape
back to
#Lesotho
.
@Sophie_Mokoena
@SABCNewsOnline
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#Sotho_Kids
dance group is giving ‘traditional dance’ a fresh vibe to the old age dance moves and the many are loving it! They will be forming part of the entertainment as the bicentennial celebrations take place.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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Pre-democracy in SA, apartheid required one 6months stamp for Basotho to move freely there was no stamping required. It was removed by the democratic government in 2010. Basotho still never flocked to live in SA. They still built houses in Lesotho. This border serves no purpose.
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project has awarded a multibillion Rands project for the construction of the Phase 2 Water Project. A landmark 9.2 billion for the Polihali Transfer Tunnel & 7.6 billion for the Polihali Dam Construction with expected completion date of 2028.
#sabcnews
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#PrinceHarry
,
#DukeofSussex
visited
#Lesotho
for a low key visit to open a school at
#Pitseng
, in Leribe district in Saturday.
@Sophie_Mokoena
@SABCNewsOnline
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Lesotho sends condolences to
#RSA
. More than 90 illegal miners being hoisted to the surface in the North West Province, about 80 of them believed to be Basotho nationals & rest Mozambicans. Who is the kingpin, asks
#Lesotho_Gov
. We unpack after 2100hrs.
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_SABC
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Undoubtedly the hottest property right now in the
#Sesotho_genre
. Just look at the audience reaction behind him… he goes by the name
@Sennere
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There’s a wind of change blowing…high in the Mountain Kingdom.
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Now, this what Lesotho reaaaaly looks like in winter 🙆🏽♀️
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Now, this is a moment for a Black Excellence moment… both Lesotho & RSA must be proud! This is rare, man!
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Watch
#FullviewSABC
. Lesotho army wants the ‘illegal mining thugs’ handed to them to come face the law: They carry huge firearms & kill innocent people here then run to RSA.
#SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Breaking news: LESOTHO PRIME Minster announces 2 key developments. Lesotho and RSA to sign a FREE MOVEMENT BILATERAL AGREEMENT with RSA.
@SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
@LesothoPM
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Arcoding to various various research groups: “the value of illicit mining in SA is estimated to be worth between R40b to R70b per annnum.” Surely, Someone higher-up in the value chain makes a killing out of this.
#whereRtheKingpins
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I kept the promise to visit the phenomenal young men and women at Roma ‘City_Mafefs’ as they say. My heart just melted at the sight of witnessing handover a house built in less than 5 days. My wife and I kept our pledge of a 4 digit donation. SABC 404, tomorrow
@AfricanPerspec1
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#CIC
@Julius_S_Malema
would I be premature to confirm that you are on the A-list of guest to the Kingdom😜
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We are on
@MorningLiveSABC
shortly after 0700hrs unpacking the Basotho Bicentennial celebrations this weekend.
#sabcnews
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Lesotho welcomes Africa’s no.1 Taekwondo Queen. 24 year old
@MichelleTautkd
now ranks no.6 in the world and is determined to make history in the near future.
#sabcnews
caught up with her at Maseru Bridge this afternoon.
@SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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The mighty
#Katse_Dam
is at 100% full capacity… it’s a once in a decade kinda incident… we hope for a spectacular spillover tomorrow! Ignore the squatting dude…focus on the dam… I repeat… focus🤣🤣🤣
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Breaking news: ahead of probably the biggest inauguration ceremony Lesotho has ever seen… I am reliably informed that
@MatekaneSam
’s private helicopter is now branded to Lesotho Mounted Police.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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Just around 500 Basotho nationals have been deported. Some charged for overstaying and face a 5 year ban from entering
#RSA
, some without proper work permits, while some had no documentation at all.
#sabcnews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Rapelang, o so le teng ka camera e tenya… ekaba ba de ba itseng ka nna… hee motho o rata litaba enoa😭 this is after he was awarded the highest honor by his His Majesty the King.
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The next battle is to see the Lesotho that can feed itself, build hospitals & educate its children. A Corruption free society, where strong & resilient institutions become the standard. It all starts with a lean, merit based & fit for purpose cabinet size. Basotho deserve better.
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Police near Senekal, intercepted taxis travel on backyard routes ferrying passengers suspected to have crossed illegally from Lesotho. An eyewitness estimates 20 or more taxis.
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_404
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So yes, it is true!
#Basotho
can now cross back to Lesotho and will be tested for free if needs be screened but tested at the border (if displaying signs of COVID-19).
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Lesotho’s Former First Ladie’s Murder trial will likely be the biggest story ever to come out the Mountain Kingdom. The twist & turns, the plots, the daring escapes, the money, the insults... the trial hasn’t even gone past bail hearing but the revelations are deep & dingy🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
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When your 4 motions, X-drives and voorsprung can’t deliver...try the 4 legged beasts for natural traction💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
#somewhereIntheMountainKingdom
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A rather shy, more of an introvert
#T
šepiso_Ramaisa says she doesn’t even own X account. She takes forever to respond to messages on WhatsApp. She actually reminded me that did interview her during the energy summit early this year
@nulinnovations
@Sophie_Mokoena
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#MoshoeshoeIAirport
has a potential of becoming one of Africa’s most strategic airports. Its altitude, location and growth options. It’s a blank canvas. I was privy to some rather interesting proposals that went stale due lack of political will. Watch this space!!!
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The relationship btwn Lesotho & its neighbour RSA is at a shaky point. The heinous crimes reported by people linked to illegal mining MUST be addressed as matter of urgency. Lesotho consulate will be on
@TheGlobe_SABC
tonight (Sat)
#sabnews
. After 2130hrs.
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Yet another son that
#Lesotho
can proudly boast to having contributed to their upbringing. From
#MasianokengHighSchool
to a resident DJ at
#PalaceHotel
, many of his age mates are saddened by sudden loss to the
@Ferguson
’ family.
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso will be participating at this year’s (2024)
#DesertBushwalk
in
#Botswana
. Organisers say they are planning for Up to 4000 participants this year. Batswana are among the highest participants of annual
#MoshoeshoeWalk
, which Queen frequents
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Just being around her was an pleasure. Her laughter contagious and yet her work ethic and acumen impeccable
@AfricanPerspec1
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Staff you’ll probably never see trending on Twitter… let’s see who retweet’s…
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Desperate times, calls for desperate measures. This is how close the relationships between RSA & Lesotho can be. The cattle’s were probably stuck in the other side of the river... or simply being used as transport to cross.
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_404
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@ABC
I think whoever violates this should also be banned from ever flying or possessing a drone. This is terribly irresponsible.
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Now, this got some tears eyes… Listen to what
@thevillagepope_
said in this interview.
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Breaking News: Lesotho ends need for PCR Testing opens its borders for fully vaccinated and offers free antigen testing for unvaccinated. The launch of the
#Citizens_App
has been offered for free and charges and only apply if there is need for further development.
@SABCNews
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Well done
#Public_eye
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 this is what innovative thinking looks like… if you can’t capture it in one shot, you probably don’t understand it, yourself!!!
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#Lesotho
Prime Minister designate’s party members had to take matters into their hands fixing potholes on the way to the airport and literally went on a cleaning campaign to the dilapidating International Airport ahead of the Friday’s inauguration day.
@Sophie_Mokoena
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#EFF
@Julius_S_Malema
says he marvelled the fact that when he was in
#Lesotho
(For Tshola’s funeral) he saw no shacks, if the land is accessible the houses will be decent…
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#His_Majesty
shares to the ‘younger ones’ and says he used to herd cattle and race horses right here (Maseru Mall). He says it’s a pity that he’s no longer able (or allowed) to ride a horse or even walk down the same route.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#SABCNews
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Breaking news: The Minister of police Lehlohonolo Moramotse will sleep in police custody tonight. Moramotse is being charged with contravening COVIDE-19 regulations.
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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In other news,
@MatekaneSam
receives a surprise
#Happy_Fathers
message from
#LittlePrimeMinister
#Thato_Sello
. The little PM provides an opportunity for young kids to have a shot at being a Prime Minister for a year.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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This can’t be right. If these kids don’t get proper legal representation, they might end up with a criminal record on their names.... this one s not a light matter!
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We get the views of
#UCT
Student
#Mampho_Lelimo
and
#WITS
Student # Sherlina_Dali about their roles inspiring young girls to pursue education as a tool to free themselves from poverty bondages.
@SABCNews
@FullViewSABC
@HlokomelaBanana
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And the logistical nightmare of getting it almost 3000m above the sea level up to Mokhotlong is not going to be a child’s play!
These massive Machines will be used in Lesotho for the Second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
#sabcnews
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He told me to keep it ‘hush-hush’ and this morning from several thousand feet above… and says, ‘ke eo nthoa hao hee, abuti!!!’ Only If success would spread like the
#DeltaVariant
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#BREAKING_NEWS
#Katse_High_Court
has dismissed all charges against a human-propelled vehicle operator. A suspiciously smiling operator was accused for overloading cargo and an occupant. Magistrate said the case was frivolous, baseless & malicious. An appeal has lodged. Stay tuned
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Lesotho: police brutality reads its ugly head yet again… I’m reliably informed that the man being slapped & kicked had fails to wear a mask in public…. Can’t they go after those who stole the guns
@Mafeteng
police station 🤷♂️
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#Moshoeshoe_Walk
attracting flume & tv actress ‘Mantuli’
@Dieketseng_Mnisi
who is doing her 2nd walk this year. For her it’s the love of
#Basotho
culture that compelled her to do the walk.
@SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
@TheGlobe_SABC
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#Lesothosnow
: just to give you perspective of the snow intensity this past weekend. The disaster management assisted by the Lesotho Defence Force was actually dispatched to airlift a few stranded people.
@Sophie_Mokoena
@sarahkimani
@ephido
@SABCNews
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Thousand of Basotho converged at
#ChristTheKing
grounds at
#Roma
to pay their last respects to their music star
@Malome_Vector
. High ranking government officials and music colleagues from
#RSA
shares their best moments.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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I had to go on a self-lockdown today. Lesotho is going on overdrive... I need all the energy one can need for this coming week. Politics in that country are on another level 🙆♀️
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Ladies and gentlemen, Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Moeketsi Majoro and First Lady, Mammusa Rankhelepe-Majoro, could this be a new dawn this is a new Lesotho has been waiting for?
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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And now you wonder why we are still at zero... we mean business
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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#Lesotho
: Protesting youth meet with extreme Police brutality. A group of young people went to deliver a petition to members parliament but were given 2mins to disperse. This is what followed.
@SABCNews
@AfricanPerspec1
@TheGlobe_404
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Once again the
#KingdomInTheSky
has turned the air in to a full blast! It’s a good day to go play with some snow ❄️ ⛄️ ⛄️ ❄️
@Sophie_Mokoena
pic curtesy of
#StormDiamond
mine.
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Lesotho Defence Force Youth Development Program has now reached over a thousand young people. The 3 week Bootcamp is sponsored by parents, business community & NGO’s to instil patriotism. They went for a 4hr cleaning campaign in public spaces on Saturday.
@SABCNews
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In case you are wondering as to what happened to you air-con…
#Lesotho_Snow
sends chills down its neighbours… this is around
#Afri_ski
not far from
#Mokhotlong
.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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Allow me to wish a happiest birthday to the most PATRIOTIC soul I have ever met. Re holele ntate
@SamMatekane
may the Lord richly bless you.. even more!!!
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#Lesotho
cracking into the ‘Clean Hydrogen’ code to diversify its water use to modern day energy needs requirements.
@SABCNews
visits
@nulinnovations
to meet Masters student
#T
šepiso_Ramaisa who demonstrates her hydrogen mini plant model.
@Sophie_Mokoena
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I’m hardly the one to praise a fish for swimming... but allow me to pass a big high-5 to Dr.Majoro
@PrimeMinisterLS
for decisive leadership. I had raised concern over shoddy, unprofessional media communications. There has been an instant positive change. WELLDONE...WELLDONE!!!
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#LesothoInauguration2022
several confirmations from African Leaders - RSA, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, ESwatini, Rwanda etc… will keep updating as I get a clearer pic.
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I did not have enough time to
@check
the parliamentary parking lot, but I’m told it did not disappoint. With several top businessmen expected to land in the mountain Kingdom, I guess this is a taste of what Friday Inauguration will look like…
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Millitary patrolling Lesotho borderline. More than 50 people have already been detained for illegal crossing into
#RSA
, they will soon appear before magistrate courts.
@HomeAffairsSA
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_404
@TheAgenda_SABC
@AfricanPerspec1
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The gigantic
#TBM
has arrived at he Durban Port. It will now be loaded onto a fleet of trucks to Lesotho. The tunnel boring machine is key to the 38km tunnel that will link Polihali & Katse Dam.
@Edition404
#sabcnews
@Sophie_Mokoena
@LHDAChiefExec
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Dr
#LeratoSeletengKosi
’s research: Exploring Traditional Medicines for treatment of
#COVID
-19 has challenged the status quo in the medical circles.
#CSIR
has approved 2 samples for trials. But she now fears for her life.
@SABCNews
@TheGlobe_404
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Lesotho PM
@MatekaneSam
to meet RSA President
@CyrilRamaphosa
on Friday. With recent Basotho deportations dominating headlines, the topic is likely to dominate discussion. Lesotho & RSA is set to sign BiNational Comission.
#sabcnews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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I meet lots of interesting people. Some just smile from afar, some shout/scream, but today on my way to the
@RoofofAfrica
these two friends insisted I get out of the car and take a picture with them…thanks for the appreciation guys!!! It means a lot…
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Finally!!! The Bi-National Commission see the light of day. Lesotho’s Geographical position is UNIQUE.
@PresidencyZA
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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This house (on the left) is where mr.
@Shona_Ferguson
used to live during his
#MasianokengHighSchool
. His then landlord Ntate
#Sebotsa
says he has truly lost a son, and passes condolences to his family.
@SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Commemorating the annual
#MoshoeshoeWalk2023
@Nhlanhla_Lux
says even if it means him personally making sure that everything shuts down next year on the week that Basotho Will be celebrating 200 years as a nation.
#sabcnews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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#Police
Ministers,
#Lebona_Lephema
says, his vision is to restore the police image. We plan on equipping them with body cams, trackers and functional operation center. Lesotho is always on the headlines for wrong reasons, he says.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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Now that we are in that name change and changing of the great Windy City of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha has surely raised some temperatures... I propose we rename Free State, I just want to see something 🤔
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His Majesty clearly observing Lockdown regulations staying indoors. His hair tells it all🤣 meeting the SA Envoy paying a curtesy visit to the Royal Village at Matsieng.
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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I will be slowing down with. I am now faced with dealing with a sudden loss of my mother in law. My wife was her only child... it’s a bit tough on us! But we believe in a healing God!
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Police Compol,
#Holomo_Molibeli
: This is a miracle, I’ve never seen anything like this in my entire 6year tenure of office. If you see it parked at a bar, just tell us it’s number. We will deal decisively with whoever is driving it.
#SABCNews
@Sophie_Mokoena
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Whichever way you express yourself...or as the modern day Mosotho woman would say, “If lekaako la mosali was a person.”
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On a topic of
#ZamaZamas
- Listening to a multiple award winner, Dr.
@ZakesMda
- I could never possibly coin it in a better paraphrase than this:
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From humble beginnings in the rural area of Mantšonyane to a multimillionaire business magnate,
@SamMatekane
has transformed his home town. No lens wide can fully capture this infrastructure.
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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584 enrolled cadets, only 1 was pulled off from the program due to health concerns. For most that spoke to
#sabc
said they were thrilled to be part of the training denying themselves the festive season hype.
@Sophie_Mokoena
#sabcnews
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Lesotho and
#RSA
to finally sign a 2 decade old proposed
#JBCC
agreement. Lesotho’s unique geographical position with
#RSA
in terms of free movement and trade will likely top the agenda in this agreement.
@Sophie_Mokoena
@TheGlobe_404
@AfricanPerspec1
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