Ha Ts’osane residents win landmark settlement over dumpsite 

The government has allocated M20 million to stabilise, rehabilitate, and close the Ha Ts’osane dumpsite, after signing a deed of settlement with local residents.

According to the agreement, the government will also develop a new sanitary landfill at Ts’oeneng.

This comes after residents filed an urgent High Courtapplication against the government for violating their constitutional rights and endangering their health. 

The respondents in the case included the Maseru City Council, Ministers of Health, Tourism, Environment and Culture, and Law, and the Attorney General. 

The settlement marks a pivotal moment for the community, led by applicants Taole Mangope, SetenaneSekhonyana, Raphael Teisi, ‘Mampolokeng Thamae, Palesa Mangope, ‘Mabahlakoana Kobo, and Thabo Molapo.