Maseru, Feb. 10 — Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane has publicly addressed the current petition by Dr. Ts’epo Lipholo, calling for the return of land taken from Lesotho by South Africa, which incorporates Freestate, elements of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Minister addressed the nation at a press convention at this time, aimed to make clear the federal government’s place on the matter following Dr. Lipholo’s go to to the United Nations to evaluation a 1962 order concerning the difficulty.
Dr. Lipholo’s actions have drawn vital consideration, notably his transfer to hunt assist from the worldwide neighborhood. The 1962 UN order acknowledged the necessity for restitution of the land, however Minister Mpotjoane highlighted that the strategy taken by Dr. Lipholo may provoke tensions between Lesotho and South Africa.
“While we understand the sentiment behind Dr. Lipholo’s petition, the government believes that his methods are potentially dangerous and could lead to conflict between our two nations.”