Cabinet of Sam Matekane

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

Cabinet of Lesotho
Sam Matekane
Date formed4 November 2022 (2022-11-04)
People and organisations
King of LesothoLetsie III
Prime MinisterSam Matekane
Deputy Prime MinisterNthomeng Majara
Total no. of members20
Member partiesRevolution for Prosperity
Alliance of Democrats
Movement for Economic Change
Basotho Action Party
Lesotho Congress for Democracy
Lesotho People's Congress
Status in legislatureCoalition government
Opposition partyDemocratic Congress
Opposition leaderMathibeli Mokhothu
History
Election2022 general election
Legislature terms11th Parliament of Lesotho
PredecessorCabinet of Moeketsi Majoro

History

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Businessman 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

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Party key Revolution for Prosperity
Alliance of Democrats
Movement for Economic Change
Basotho Action Party
Lesotho Congress for Democracy

October 2022–November 2023

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Matekane Cabinet November 2022 to November 2023[8]
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

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Matekane Cabinet November 2023 to present[9]
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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  1. ^ "RFP, AD, MEC NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  2. ^ "Sam Matekane forms three-party coalition to rule Lesotho". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  3. ^ "Coalition agreement signed, sealed". Metro News. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  4. ^ Staff reporter. "PHOTOS | Samuel Matekane sworn in as prime minister of Lesotho". City Press. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ "New faces, as new ministers take oath". Metro News. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  6. ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Lesotho PM Matekane survives no-confidence vote after gaining new coalition partner". News24. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  7. ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Lesotho's Matekane rewards new coalition partner in extended cabinet". News24. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  8. ^ "NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  9. ^ "Government Ministries – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2023-11-13.
Cabinet of Lesotho
Preceded by Government of Sam Matekane
2022–present
Incumbent