Africa-Press – Lesotho. The people of Thaba-Bosiu are constantly crying because this place, which holds the history of the Basotho community, is not benefiting them as a community.
According to Qiloane Local Government Nominee, Mr Mojaki Moqalane in an interview with The Voice of the Nation, Thaba-Bosiu is a very important place for the people living in it and for the Basotho community as a whole as it holds the history of the local community.
Basotho. Moqalane explains that this was the Basotho refuge during the difficult times when they were fighting against the Boers. “This is where the heroes of Lesotho are kept so that future generations will know, and see this news.
” He says this is a very attractive tourist destination but their money does nothing for the Thaba-Bosiu community, it ends up in the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture.
Continuing, Moqalane said, “the Qiloane Local Government Council is improving Thaba-Bosiu by planting grass to prevent soil erosion, and is also constantly planting trees to keep it looking good for the benefit of the people.
I would love to visit the place and they do this voluntarily without expecting anything in return. I approached the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture about the grievances of this people during the last administration only since we were told we would be assisted so far.
The Secretary of the Masekoeng King, Ms ‘Masebolelo’ Neko, on the other hand, explained that the people have approached the Local Government Nominee because they are still in need of improvements, and the Ministry can meet them with the money for tourists.
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Dr. Mamoeketsi Ntho, while presenting the department’s side, pointed out that historic sites, including Thaba-Bosiu, are encouraged to form a Community Conservation Forum.
the Ministry can help them to benefit from the resources available in the area. Continuing, Ntho also said that the recommendation is for the Qiloane Local Government Deputy to visit his Ministry for guidance.
He pointed out that the Ministry will assist the residents of such areas if they do not form committees, and are officially registered to receive a 10% share when people visit there so that they can successfully make improvements that will benefit them. as a nation.
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