By Moalosi Ntsiki – PHQ
Chen Wei (29), Yang Xiong Kang (40), Chen Ming Wu (41), all from Fujian, China, residing in Katlehong, Maseru, and Kemong Masupha (44) of Ha Abia, Maseru, who is employed in the Ministry of Trade, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on June 16, 2026. They are charged with illicit manufacturing…
Mafeteng
'Matšepo Mabusela, a 55-year-old woman from Thaba-Tšoeu, Ha Khabo, appeared before the Mafeteng Magistrate Court on 11 June, 2026. She was charged with the unlawful possession of a .357 Magnum firearm and seven rounds of ammunition. Found guilty as charged, she was sentenced to four years in prison or a fine of M12,000.00, which…
1. MOHALE’S HOEK
A. A 52-year-old man, Tseliso Mvelase of Holy Cross, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Maseru High Court on 04/06/2026. The man was charged with the murder of Motlotlehi Motjamela (46), from the same village. On 12/12/2020, the deceased was seen fighting with someone; when people rushed to the…
’Mammuso Tumane –Mafeteng
Katleho "Sebene" Mpharoane (26), of Ha Abia, Tšieng, Maseru, who was undergoing traditional healing training (initiation) at Ha Maine, Tšakholo, Mafeteng, appeared before the Mafeteng Magistrate Court, on the 20th May 2026; charged with murder. He is awaiting trial at the Lesotho Correctional Services.
In an interview with Detective Police Constable (D/P/C) Fokothi Nyakane,…
BUTHA-BUTHE
On the 26/05/2026, two women from Ha Shepeseli, Leribe, ’Mabalekiwe Sebolaoa (48), and Ntsekiseng Sebolaoa (28), appeared before Butha-Buthe Magistrate's Court, charged with assaulting a 42-year-old man with an iron object, breaking his leg. This incident occurred on 22/04/2026, at Ha Shepeseli.
The court released them on M1,000.00 bail, each, which they managed to pay. They…