Maseru, Aug. 21 — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, has presented a report concerning the expulsion of Basotho nationals from South Africa (SA).
In his report, the Minister detailed a meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bloemfontein, where it was revealed that a recent operation targeted foreigners lacking proper documentation.
According to SAPS, the operation was not aimed exclusively at Basotho but at all undocumented foreigners. However, it was noted that a significant number of those affected were Basotho.
Mr. Mpotjoane further explained that many of the Basotho who were detained lacked the legal documentation required to reside in SA and were involved in illegal businesses not sanctioned by the local authorities.
