LESOTHO CLAIMS THERE IS ILEGAL MILITARY TRAINING ON SA FARMS

Lesotho security chiefs warned that a group called Malata Naha is recruiting and giving military training to Basotho youths on South African farms, alleging terrorism.

In a joint media briefing at the police headquarters in Maseru at the weekend, the heads of the Lesotho Defence Force, Lesotho Mounted Police Service and other national security organs warned of what they described as a growing national threat, involving the recruitment and military training of Basotho youths on farms in South Africa.

The security agencies alleged that a group calling itself Malata Naha- meaning land reclaimers- is backed by foreign interests and engaged in what it called a dangerous campaign of misinformation to lure young people to its training facilities.

In a statement, the security agencies also revealed that prominent individuals, including MPs and religious leaders, are under investigation for allegedly playing a role in fuelling the insurgent campaign.

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However, opposition MP Machesetsa Mofomobe disputes the security chiefs’ claims, saying the agencies are “out of control” and playing political games.

Reacting to the claims, Commissioner of Police Borotho Matsoso said that the “insurgency” was under investigation, and he could not give more details, adding  Lesotho was working with the South African authorities.