Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, is part of the South African delegation attending the 2nd Session of the South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC), currently taking place at the AVANI Hotel in Maseru, Lesotho. The session, which concludes today, is led by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Minister Tolashe, accompanied by senior officials from the Department of Social Development, is participating in key engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Later today, the Department of Social Development and Lesotho’s Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement marks a significant step in advancing shared social development priorities such as services for older persons, youth empowerment, and institutional capacity building.

This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to addressing social challenges through collaborative action and knowledge exchange, with a focus on promoting inclusive development and improving the lives of vulnerable populations in both countries.