The ANC has welcomed the SADC decision to help resolve the political impasse in Lesotho following an alleged coup.
“The SADC troika on defence, politics and security... must be congratulated for averting continued tensions following the seizure of key buildings and installations by the Lesotho defence force over the past weekend,” spokesman Zizi Kodwa said in a statement.
“We trust that the people of Lesotho, supported by SADC and the African Union, will find, through democratic practices and peaceful dialogue, a lasting solution to the challenges confronting the kingdom.”
Yesterday, Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders agreed to send observers and security personnel to Lesotho.
President Jacob Zuma, the chairman of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security co-operation, met a delegation consisting of Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, his deputy Mothetjoa Metsing, and Morena TJ Maseribane, minister of gender and youth, sports and recreation, in Pretoria.
The leaders of the coalition government agreed to remove the parliament prorogation.
Leaders of Lesotho have been at loggerheads since June when the prime minister suspended parliament to avoid a vote of no confidence.
Last week, the Lesotho army disarmed police in the capital Maseru, saying they had received information police were planning to supply arms to participants in a demonstration.
Thabane called the action a coup attempt and said he fled to South Africa for his safety and for talks.
Sapa