Attempted coup in lesotho
SA's Nkoana-Mashabane warns against coup attempt in Lesotho
International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the SADC will not tolerate any attempt to overthrow a democratically elected government.
SADC leaders will once again gather in Pretoria to seek a solution to instability in Lesotho.
The vote is being held around two years ahead of schedule under a political deal brokered by South Africa.
Officials are optimistic that the climate for the holding of early elections remains on course.
The alleged mercenaries have reportedly accessed a stash of weapons waiting for them in Lesotho.
A defence official says the mastermind behind the abortive coup is still active.
Cyril Ramaphosa has negotiated a pension and a partial amnesty from prosecution for Tlali Kamoli.
During his fourth visit, Ramaphosa met with King Letsie III & PM Thomas Chabane amongst others.
The SADC-elected Ramaphosa will continue facilitating a lasting solution to the Lesotho crisis.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Lesotho in an attempt to bring an end to the political crisis.
Lesotho political parties failed to reopen the Parliament and forced SADC to expedite elections.
Political parties in the mountain kingdom failed to meet a Friday deadline for a fresh peace deal.
The president will meet with SADC leaders to discuss how to intervene & restore peace to Lesotho.
Dirco says talks have gone well, but parties have requested more time.
A South African government delegation is en route to solve the crisis in Lesotho.
The president will travel to Lesotho on Tuesday for talks aimed at bringing peace to the country.
Lesotho's army commander Maaparankoe Mahao says military action is now the only option against Tlali Kamoli.
Mahao says efforts to negotiate with the renegade Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli have failed.
The unit includes around 40 highly-trained troops and the military's intelligence division.