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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Following the long term plea of Lesotho to South Africa on the consideration of VISA granting for Basotho, the Minister of International Relations and Corporation for South Africa, Mr. Ronald Lamola has on behalf of the President of South Africa mentioned that the government of South African is yet to consider the 90 days VISA agreement that Lesotho has made a request on.<\/p>\n

He mentioned that there are many Basotho working in South Africa whose skills can well be utilised by South Africa therefore this consideration will highly come beneficial to both countries.<\/p>\n

In his remarks at the second session of the Binational Commission Prime Minister Matekane said that the expectation of Lesotho is to have the VISA implementation to resume in May, 01.<\/p>\n

He stated that such will allow for the two countries to have free movement as well as free trade opportunities.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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