{"id":59099,"date":"2025-07-15T08:53:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/confusion-criticism-follow-dismissal-of-qachasnek-town"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:04:07","slug":"confusion-criticism-follow-dismissal-of-qachasnek-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/confusion-criticism-follow-dismissal-of-qachasnek-town","title":{"rendered":"CONFUSION, CRITICISM FOLLOW DISMISSAL OF QACHA\u2019SNEK TOWN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The recent dismissal of Qacha\u2019s Nek town chief, Nkuebe Makhaola, by Principal Chief Mojela Makotoko Theko Makhaola has sparked widespread confusion and criticism among local leaders and residents.<\/p>\n

The decision to replace him with Lerotholi Makhaola, officially effective June 01, has been met with questions about the reasons behind the move and concerns over transparency and service disruption.<\/p>\n

In a letter dated April 02, 2025, but only submitted to the District Administrator\u2019s office on April 08, the Principal Chief stated that Lerotholi would assume office effective June 01, citing Nkuebe\u2019s alleged failure to cooperate with the Principal Chief\u2019s office based in Ha Rats\u2019oleli.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Principal Chief, I cannot serve as town chief. Lerotholi will take over, effective June 01,\u201d reads the letter.<\/p>\n

It further states that Lerotholi, described as the son of the Principal Chief\u2019s paternal uncle, should begin receiving payment stopping that of Nkuebe.<\/p>\n

However, the Agency has learnt that the Public Service system rejected Lerotholi\u2019s appointment, reportedly due to employment classification as a civil servant, which left the position temporarily vacant.<\/p>\n

As a result, Chieftainess \u2019Mamothalali Sehahle of Letlapeng was appointed to serve in an interim capacity for this month.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Lesotho. The recent dismissal of Qacha\u2019s Nek town chief, Nkuebe Makhaola, by Principal Chief Mojela Makotoko Theko Makhaola has sparked widespread confusion and criticism among local leaders and residents. 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