THE LESOTHO CABINET
Cabinet Appointments |
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1. The Right Honourable Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane |
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for Parliamentary Affairs |
Minister of Communications, Science and Technology |
4. Hon. Keketso RantšoMinister of Labour and Employment |
5. Hon. Semano Sekatle
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Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture |
7. Hon. Samonyane Ntsekele |
8. Hon. Mokhele Moletsane Minister of Justice, Human Rights and Correctional Services |
9. Hon. Dr Moeketsi Majoro
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| 10. Hon. Temeki Phoenix Tšolo Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office |
11. Hon. Tefo Mapesela Minister of Defence & National Security |
12. Minister of Social Development |
13. Hon. Chalane Phori Minister of Small Business, Cooperatives and Marketing |
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| 14. Hon. Mahala Molapo Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
15. Hon. Dr Mahali Phamotse Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation |
16. Hon. Lesego Makgothi Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations |
17. Hon. Habofanoe Lehana Minister of Trade & Industry |
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| 18. Hon. Keketso Sello
Minister of Mining |
19. Hon. Litšoane Litšoane Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship |
20. Hon. Tlohelang Aumane Minister of Development Planning |
21. Hon. Tsukutlane Au
Minister of Energy and Meteorology |
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| 22. Hon. Mokoto Hloaele
Minister of Home Affairs |
23. Hon. ‘Mampho Mokhele Minister of Police and Public Safety |
24. Minister of Law and Constitutional Affairs |
25. Hon. Leshoboro Mohlajoa Minister of Forestry, Range and Soil Conversation |
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| 26. Hon. Dr Ntoi Rapapa
Minister of Education and Training |
27. Maliehe Prince Maliehe Minister of Public Works and Transport |
28. Hon. Nkaku Kabi
Minister of Health |
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DEPUTY MINISTERS |
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| 1. Hon. Dr Nthabiseng Makoae Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
2. Hon. ‘Manthabiseng Phohleli Deputy Minister of Health |
3. Hon. Tšehlo Ramarou Deputy Minister In Prime Minister’s Office |
4. Hon. Halebonoe James Setšabi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations |
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| 5. Hon. Machesetsa Mofomobe Deputy Minister of Home Affairs |
6. Hon. Kotiti Diholo Deputy Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs |
7. Deputy Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation |
8. Hon. ‘Maphoka Motoboli Deputy Minister of Education and Training |
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| 10. Hon. Mothepu Mahapa
Deputy Minister of Education and Training |
11. Hon. Mokherane Tsatsanyane Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport |
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ABOUT LESOTHO CABINET |
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| The Cabinet of Ministers consists of the Prime Minister and other Ministers. According to Section 87 of the Constitution of Lesotho, the Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister who is appointed by the King in accordance with the advice of the Council of State. The Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament who commands the confidence of the majority of the Members of the National Assembly.
On the advice of the Prime Minister, the King appoints other Ministers from among Members of Parliament from the National Assembly or Senate to form the Cabinet. The Cabinet is responsible for all government policies and the day-to-day running of the affairs of the state. The Cabinet is responsible collectively to Parliament, and comprises the Prime Minister and Ministers who are in charge of various ministries. The Constitution says there should be at least seven Ministers, one of whom shall hold the office of Deputy Prime Minister, as may be established by Parliament or, subject to any provision made by Parliament, by the King, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister. Currently, there are 25 ministries as follows:
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