News
Sex workers plea for arrest moratorium
A bill to decriminalise sex work was sent back to the justice department for redrafting about two years ago
By Liezl Human
News | 29 July 2025
Hundreds of Lesotho diamond mining jobs to be axed following US tariff threats
Between 250 and 300 permanent and contracted workers at Letšeng Diamonds are expected to lose their jobs
News | 28 July 2025
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
News | 26 July 2025
Huge delays in payouts to miners with silicosis and TB
Delays by the multi-billion rand Tshiamiso Trust have meant 84% of lodged claims have not received compensation
News | 25 July 2025
Community blames poor policing after brutal murders
Residents say they’ve been forced to stand outside the police station and give statements to an officer because the gates are locked at night
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
News | 23 July 2025
Augrabies is known for its gushing waterfall, but communities struggle to get clean water
Department of Water intervenes as Kai !Garib battles frequent water interruptions, infrastructure failures and dirty tap water
By Liezl Human
News | 23 July 2025
Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale
The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation
News | 23 July 2025
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals
News | 22 July 2025
Lesotho claims there are illegal military training camps on SA farms
Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it’s a ruse
News | 21 July 2025