Maseru, April 21 — Communities in ’Moteng, Botha-Bothe, have raised concerns over the lack of essential services, including health facilities and electricity, as well as the limited number of bridges in the area, which continue to affect access to healthcare, disrupt learning, and restrict movement.
In an interview with the Agency local councillor Mr. Malefetsane Makhabane said he has appealed to the relevant authorities to address the situation, but has not yet received a response.
Mr. Makhabane added that he continues to make follow-ups, noting that the absence of essential services is severely affecting the community by disrupting daily life and limiting access to basic needs such as healthcare and electricity.
He further indicated that the situation is worsened by the lack of bridges in the villages, leaving residents stranded when rivers flood. This makes it difficult for them to access health services, schools, workplaces, and other essential facilities.
Meanwhile, Mrs. ’Mampho Poonyane said the absence of clinics and hospitals in ’Moteng forces residents to travel long distances to access medical care in other villages. She noted that this often requires transport, which is both costly and not always readily available.
She added that some people fail to reach medical facilities in time, particularly during emergencies, resulting in preventable deaths as individuals are unable to receive assistance promptly. Mrs. Poonyane appealed to relevant authorities to urgently address these challenges to prevent further loss of life and improve living conditions in the area.
