Mothetjoa Metsing

Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho from 2012 to 2015

Born: February 2, 1967

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Overview

Known for

Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho from 2012 to 2015

Major work

Mothetjoa Metsing is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho.

Who is Mothetjoa Metsing?

Mothetjoa Metsing (born 2 February 1967) is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho. He is a member and current leader of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD).

Historical significance

He served in the government of Prime Minister Tom Thabane between 2012 and 2015. In 2014, he was involved in controversy over an alleged coup attempt against the prime minister that was eventually resolved over calls for an early election.

Related on thisDay

Why Did the 2014 Lesotho Political Crisis Occur?

Lesotho PM Tom Thabane fled to South Africa on August 30, 2014, alleging a military coup after soldiers surrounded State House in Maseru.

Sources and further reading

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Date article: Why Did the 2014 Lesotho Political Crisis Occur?Wikipedia source

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