Masemola leads SAPS delegation to Lesotho to share info on alleged illegal military camped linked to kingdom
National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, alongside other SAPS officals, will be giving an update on their findings into the allegations made by the Lesotho national police commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso.
Lesotho national police commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso (left), and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola (right). Picture: @SAPoliceService/X
JOHANNESBURG - A delegation of the South African police is currently in Lesotho to address the alleged existence of an illegal military training camp linked to the kingdom, which is operating in the country.
National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, alongside other SAPS officials, will be giving an update on their findings into the allegations made by the Lesotho national police commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso.
Matsoso had made claims that some BaSotho youths were being recruited and trained for military in South Africa.
In a media briefing in Maseru in July, Matsoso revealed that there was a group that goes by the name Matla Naha (Land Reclaimers) allegedly involved in destablising the kingdom.
Matsoso further stated that this group was in the business of spreading misinformation, disturbing the country’s peace, security, and diplomatic relations.
In response, South Africa has since intensified its investigations into Matsoso’s claims.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe: "General Fannie Masemola will during the engagement appraise the Lesotho police chief on what SAPS Crime Intelligence-driven operations have yielded thus far."
Advocate Matsoso and his delegation are also expected to present a report on what the Lesotho Mounted Police Service have uncovered thus far.
Both commissioners are expected to release a statement on the way forward.