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Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (C of A (CIV) No.28/2025) [2025] LSCA 57 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that LHDA’s duty to compensate affected communities arose from the Constitution, treaty and statute, and could not be defeated by policy.
Tsotang Seatile & 61 Others V Minister of Justice and Law & 3 Others (C of A (CIV) No. 24/2025) [2025] LSCA 55 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that court presidents had no proven legitimate expectation to higher grades and dismissed the appeal, also noting the High Court lacked jurisdiction.
Likhapha Seliane V The Principal Secretary- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations & 2 Others (C of A (CIV) No 18/2025) [2025] LSCA 49 (7 November 2025)
Lesotho Court of Appeal held that recalling a consul general for lack of exequatur was unlawful, and awarded compensation for the unexpired term.
Bocheletsane High School & 5 Others V Mamahlomi Makhetha (C of A (CIV) 13/2025) [2025] LSCA 12 (2 May 2025)
The Teaching Service Commission acted within its statutory discretion under section 42 of the Education Act 2010 by appointing Ms Mamojalefa, who was the highest-ranked and most qualified candidate. There was no official School Board recommendation in favour of the respondent, and thus no legitimate expectation. The High Court erred in finding procedural unfairness and in setting aside the appointment.
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Minister of Home Affairs & 3 Others V Amberkar Abdul Aziz & 15 Others (C of A (CIV) 02/2025) [2025] LSCA 2 (2 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal held there was no proof the Minister had granted citizenship, but ordered the Minister to decide the long-delayed applications within 60 days.
Moeketsi Lekau & 8 Others V MInistry of Public Service (CIV/APN/458/2021) [2024] LSHC 222 (13 November 2024)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a challenge to public service grading changes, finding Grade H in the Human Resources cadre was never abolished.
Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship & Ano. V Mataeli Makhele-Sekhantso (C of A (CIV) No 23/2024) [2024] LSCA 21 (1 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that ministerial approval was required for renewal of the LAA Director General’s contract, so the Board’s renewal resolution was invalid.
Nonkululeko Zally V The Prime Minister & 3 Others (CIV/APN/0012/2023) [2024] LSHC 200 (18 October 2024)
The Prime Minister's decision to terminate the Applicant's contract was based on perceived misconduct and breach of trust, thus requiring procedural fairness and a hearing; failure to afford a hearing rendered the termination unlawful.
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Qhomane Construction and Transport v Maseru City Council (CCA/0057/2021) [2023] LSHC 12 (28 February 2023)
The extension of the tender submission deadline by telephone was unlawful and violated the principles of transparency and equal treatment. The applicant was not entitled to a contract as the process was fundamentally flawed. The failure to afford the applicant a hearing was noted, but the underlying procurement irregularity was so grave that the decision to re-tender was justified. The application was dismissed as the award to the applicant was invalid.
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Jappie Catering v Ministry of Health (CCA/0113/2022) [2022] LSHC 170 (15 November 2022)
Applicant failed to establish urgency as business loss does not justify preferential treatment; failed to prove a prima facie right or irreparable harm as contract had expired and no constitutional discrimination was shown; interim interdict requirements not met.
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