Lesotho Prime Minister (PM) Sam Matekane has brushed off claims connecting him to alleged South African (SA) underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala, following testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Matlala told the inquiry, which is probing corruption and political meddling within SA’s police and justice system, that he had struck a deal with Matekane to set up a private VIP security outfit for the PM.
Matekane’s Spokesperson, Thapelo Mabote, rejected the claim, saying the administration relies solely on official state agencies to protect the leader and keep the peace.
“The PM’s focus is on building stability through proper state security channels, as set out in our national reform plans,” Mabote said. “We have no intention of hiring private security firms for that job. Stability has to come from legally recognised, state-owned institutions.”
Mabote added that executive protection remains firmly in the hands of official state security forces as part of ongoing national security reforms.
–ChannelAfrica–
