The Cabinet of Sam Matekane is the incumbent coalition government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It was established on 4 November 2022 following the swearing-in of Prime Minister Sam Matekane on 28 October 2022. It is the fifth coalition government in Lesotho history.[1]
Cabinet of Sam Matekane | |
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 Cabinet of Lesotho | |
| Sam Matekane | |
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| Date formed | 4 November 2022 |
| People and organisations | |
| King of Lesotho | Letsie III |
| Prime Minister | Sam Matekane |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Nthomeng Majara |
| Total no. of members | 20 |
| Member parties | Revolution for Prosperity Alliance of Democrats Movement for Economic Change Basotho Action Party Lesotho Congress for Democracy Lesotho People's Congress |
| Status in legislature | Coalition government |
| Opposition party | Democratic Congress |
| Opposition leader | Mathibeli Mokhothu |
| History | |
| Election | 2022 general election |
| Legislature terms | 11th Parliament of Lesotho |
| Predecessor | Cabinet of Moeketsi Majoro |
History
editBusinessman Sam Matekane's Revolution for Prosperity's won a plurality of seats in the National Assembly in the general election held on 7 October 2023. On 11 October 2023, it was announced that the RFP would form a coalition government with the Alliance of Democrats and the Movement for Economic Change.[2] The coalition agreement between the parties were signed on 21 October 2023. The new cabinet would consists of no more than 15 ministries with the RFP being allocated control of 13 ministries while the AD and MEC would receive one minister each.[3] Matekane was sworn in on 28 October and announced the cabinet on 4 November.[4][5]
Following a failed vote of no confidence in October 2023, the Basotho Action Party joined the ruling coalition.[6] On 8 November 2023, the cabinet was expanded to accommodate new coalition partners.[7]
Composition
edit| Party key | Revolution for Prosperity | |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Democrats | ||
| Movement for Economic Change | ||
| Basotho Action Party | ||
| Lesotho Congress for Democracy |
October 2022–November 2023
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | October 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Defence, National Security and Environment | November 2022–November 2023 | |||
| Deputy Prime Minister | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs | November 2022-November 2023 | |||
| Minister of Health | The Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Education and Training | The Hon. Ntoi Rapapa MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nthati Moorosi MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Finance and Development Planning | The Hon. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism | The Hon. Mokhethi Shelile MP | November 2022–November 2023 | ||
| Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police | The Hon. Lebona Lephema MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations | The Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition | The Hon. Thabo Mofosi MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Natural Resources | The Hon. Mohlomi Moleko MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development | The Hon. Pitso Lesaoana MP | November 2022–November 2023 | ||
| Minister of Public Works and Transport | The Hon. Neo Matjato Moteane | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment | The Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi Senator | November 2022–November 2023 | ||
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Office | The Hon. Limpho Tau Senator | November 2022–present | ||
November 2023–present
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | October 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Defence and National Security | November 2023–present | |||
| Deputy Prime Minister | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | November 2023–present | |||
| Minister of Health | The Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Education and Training | The Hon. Ntoi Rapapa MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nthati Moorosi MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Finance and Development Planning | The Hon. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Trade, Industry and Small Business | The Hon. Mokhethi Shelile MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police | The Hon. Lebona Lephema MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations | The Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition | The Hon. Thabo Mofosi MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Natural Resources | The Hon. Mohlomi Moleko MP | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development | The Hon. Pitso Lesaoana MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Public Works and Transport | The Hon. Neo Matjato Moteane | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Labour and Employment | The Hon. Ts'eliso Mokhosi Senator | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Office | The Hon. Limpho Tau Senator | November 2022–present | ||
| Minister of Energy | The Hon. Nqosa Mahao MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture | The Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Public Service | The Hon. Mphuthi Mphuthi MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Environment and Forestry | The Hon. Letsema Adonts'i MP | November 2023–present | ||
| Minister of Law and Justice | The Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi Senator | November 2023–present | ||
References
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- ^ "Sam Matekane forms three-party coalition to rule Lesotho". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Coalition agreement signed, sealed". Metro News. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ Staff reporter. "PHOTOS | Samuel Matekane sworn in as prime minister of Lesotho". City Press. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "New faces, as new ministers take oath". Metro News. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Lesotho PM Matekane survives no-confidence vote after gaining new coalition partner". News24. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Lesotho's Matekane rewards new coalition partner in extended cabinet". News24. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Government Ministries – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2023-11-13.