The government has “noted with grave concern the unusual movements of the Lesotho Defence Force Units in the capital, Maseru,” South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation said yesterday in a statement. “The South African government appeals to all the political leaders in the Kingdom to refrain from any actions that may undermine peace, security and stability in the country.”

The coalition members agreed at yesterday’s meeting to continue their partnership, according to Chief Thesele Maseribane, the minister for youth and sports. The parties will sign documents and communicate with the Southern African Development Community, of which Lesotho and South Africa are members, today, he said.

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