International arrivals surge 30.2% as South Africa’s tourism rebound strengthens

South Africa’s inbound tourism sector continues its strong recovery, with international arrivals up 30.2% year-on-year in August 2025, reaching 935,738 visitors. Between January and August, the country welcomed 6.79 million tourists, a 15.8%...

Fugitive SA murder suspect nabbed in Lesotho 

…faces firearm charges Hopolang Mokhopi AN alleged famo assassin, Motlatsi Pebane, wanted in South Africa for serious criminal charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), has been...

Reprieve as SA extends Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) 

Mathatisi Sebusi BASOTHO working in South Africa under the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) have received a huge reprieve after South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, this week announced an extension of the permit. Originally...

Tourism minister highlights 6. 79 million visitors in South Africa this year

The month of August has recorded a 30.2% year-on-year increase in South Africa’s international tourist arrivals, reaching 935, 738 visitors. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille welcomed the continued upward trend in South Africa’s international...

LESOTHO PARLIAMENT TO HOLD SADCOPAC 

Maseru, Oct. 12 –The Parliament of Lesotho will stage the Southern African Development Community of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) conference and Annual General Meeting at Manthabiseng Convention Centre from October 27 to 31. Speaking in an...

Zim now focus on Lesotho

Tadious Manyepo in DURBAN, South Africa AFTER frustrating 2026 World Cup hopefuls South Africa by holding them to a goalless draw in Durban on Friday, the Warriors yesterday immediately shifted both base and focus. They travelled on a charter...

Super Eagles set for Lesotho duel despite travel hiccups

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA Nigeria’s Super Eagles are pressing on with calm resolve as a few travel hitches trimmed their 23-man squad ahead of Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. Star striker Victor...

Eric Chelle reacts after Nigeria beats Lesotho, World Cup fate to be decided vs Benin

Nigeria retained their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane Benin Republic’s win over Rwanda and South Africa’s draw against Zimbabwe spiced Group C up for the final day Super Eagles head coach...

How to watch Lesotho vs Nigeria on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

You can watch Lesotho vs Nigeria live on FIFA+, streaming for free today, Friday, 10 October. The stream includes English commentary as Nigeria look to hit back after a disappointing World Cup Qualifying campaign to this point. The Super Eagles...

2026 WCQ: Live updates from Lesotho vs Nigeria, Zimbabwe vs South Africa matches

Two key 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C will be played this Friday from 5pm. Nigeria travel to Lesotho, clinging to the faintest hope of qualification. The Super Eagles are currently in third place with 11 points, behind Benin Republic and...

LESOTHO SUPPORTS VISA-FREE POLICY

by LENAOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025023 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 08 — Following courtesy call on the Prime Minister where instead they met with Chief of Staff Mr. Sofonea Shale, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign team met with Minister of...

Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air

An aircraft carrying the Nigerian men’s national football team was forced to make an emergency landing in Angola after its windshield cracked mid-flight. The flight from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, Nigeria, made an unscheduled landing back in...

Five amazing facts about the Drakensberg you should know

South Africa is home to many mountain ranges. One of its most famous is the Drakensberg. Covering a significant portion of KwaZulu-Natal, while also bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Drakensberg stretches over 1000 kilometres. It is a...

SA mourns as Athletics legend while vacationing with family in Lesotho

Comrades Marathon Association have been rocked by the death of former winner and administrator, Cheryl Winn Winn won the Comrades Marathon in 1982 and competed six times in the iconic ultramarathon event South Africans paid tribute to the former...

Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...

Lesotho: The kingdom in the sky

The kingdom of Lesotho glows with pride as it celebrates its 59th Independence Day on October 4, 2025. On this historic day in 1966, the Basotho people, under the steadfast leadership of Chief Leabua Jonathan, cast off the chains of 98 years of...

TRANS-AFRICA TOURISM CALLS FOR BORDERLESS AFRICA

by LENAOctober 7, 2025October 7, 2025042 Share0 Maseru, Oct.07–Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign Leader has strongly called for borderless Africa to keep opportunities, boost trade, intra-Africa tourism, cultural exchange as well as keep...

SA records 30% tourism growth led by SADC region visitors

South Africa is enjoying a tourism boom, led by visitors from our regional neighbours. New data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows a 30% increase in international arrivals in August 2025 compared with the same month last year. The...

Sports22 minutes ago Super Eagles Camp Bubbles In South Africa As 18 Players Arrive For Lesotho Clash The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of 18 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup…

The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of 18 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The team settled into camp on Monday and held their first official training...

World Cup setback for Super Eagles as 7 players stranded ahead of Lesotho clash

Visa delays are threatening Nigeria’s preparation for the World Cup qualifier vs Lesotho in South Africa Up to seven Super Eagles players face travel uncertainty entering South Africa for the must-win qualifier Nigeria’s qualification hopes hang...