| Lesotho
(Kingdom of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations Formal
relations between South Africa and Lesotho were established in 1987 at Trade Representative
level. As from 1 December 1992 relations were upgraded to Ambassadorial level.
On 16 June 1994 relations were established at High Commission level when South
Africa was readmitted to the Commonwealth of Nations. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Lesotho
H E Mr P C S Moloto
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
S A High Commission
Lesotho Representation in South
Africa
H E Mr N S Bereng
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
The High Commission of the Kingdom
of Lesotho
Travel Info Visa
Requirements for South Africans No visas are required by South African
citizens who visit Lesotho for less than three weeks. If the visit extends beyond
three weeks a visa can be obtained (free of charge) from the Lesotho High Commission or at the border
post on entering Lesotho.
Health
Requirements
None For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate
Temperate;
cool to dry, dry winters; hot, wet summers.
For up-to-date weather information
click here.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Lesotho Loti (LSL).
For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info There are no specific trade figures for South Africa and Lesotho
reflecting the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries. However, trade
statistics for the two countries is available within the framework of the Southern
African Customs Union.
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Lesotho, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
