A critically rationalist approach to ever changing environments, the scheme questions current policies that negatively affect locals with regards to a dam development in a remote area of Lesotho. In so, it proposes a framework in which the various communities affected by the dam can utilize new and existing resources to realign their livelihoods to one that ties in with the development. Within this framework, a hotel/lodge is proposed as an income generating initiative that capitalizes on the new dam and the Maluti Mountains as tourist attractions. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Architecture / unrestricted

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / The aim of this study was to compare the oral health status between well and malnourished children under five years old attending Mother and Child Health clinic in Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho. / South Africa

The study focuses and explores citizen participation in the policy and planning process in local government in Lesotho. The study argues that citizen participation in the policy and planning process is important. This is because it is through citizen participation that the government is rendered accountable and responsive to the needs of the local community. Secondly, citizen participation is important in that it helps in the deepening of democracy. In Lesotho, citizen participation has been encouraged by the different governments since the era of Moshoeshoe to the present regime. Lesotho held the first democratic local government elections in 2005. One of the objectives of introducing local government is to foster citizen participation in policy and planning processes. The interviews conducted reveal that citizen participation is taking place even though at a minute degree. Several challenges exist in local government that hinder active and effective citizen participation in local government in Lesotho. One of the major challenges impeding citizen participation is the statutory framework regulating citizens’ participation in local government. This study has found that there is no direct legal or policy framework regulating or enforcing citizen participation in local government. Coupled with this challenge is another crucial challenge relating to the structure and mechanisms that are used for citizen participation. The study reveals that the structures and mechanisms are not adequate to enhance and encourage citizen participation. Pursuant to this, the study proposes some reforms with a view to improving citizen participation in Lesotho. Firstly, the study proposes that the policy and legislative frameworks be improved so as to provide enough scope and space for citizen participation. These frameworks should provide for adequate structures, mechanisms as well as processes and areas that can improve citizen participation in local government. Secondly, crucial instruments for community participation in planning such as the IDP, budget process and the performance management in South African context can be designed with specific cognisance of the structures established. Thirdly, the government must encourage, educate and sensitize citizens to actively take part in local government, through capacity building programmes. It can take the advantage of the NGOs already working with the communities and citizens as a strategy to enhance citizen participation. / Public Administration and Management / M. Admin. (Public Administration)

La façon moderne d'enseigner le français langue étrangère (FLE) a évolué depuis les années 1990 quand l'aspect interculturel était mis au premier plan dans l'enseignement et l'apprentissage des langues étrangères. Cela s'explique par le fait que l'apprentissage d'une compétence interculturelle améliore la façon dont les apprenants interagissent avec la nouvelle langue à travers la communication orale ou écrite. D'abord, l'enseignement de la compétence interculturelle aide les apprenants à apprécier la culture cible en acquérant des connaissances socioculturelles. Par conséquence, ils seront respectueux de la culture de l'autre et ils seront capable à voir les choses de la perspective de l'autrui ayant subi un processus qui mène à l'ouverture d'esprit. À la fois, les apprenants seront sensibilisés au fait que l'apprentissage du FLE n'est pas seulement l'acquisition des savoirs linguistiques mais il y a aussi la compétence interculturelle. Il faut noter que la compétence interculturelle n'est pas innée et c'est pour cette raison qu'il est pertinent en cours du FLE. En fin de compte les apprenants seront capables d'interagir avec les gens d'une autre culture grâce aux savoirs interculturels acquissent. En intégrant la compétence interculturelle l'apprenant sera aussi sensibilisé à la notion de l'ethnocentrisme ainsi que les stéréotypes qui sont nocifs si on souhaite des échanges réussis lors des interactions sociales. Le but de cette recherche est d'explorer l'intégration de la compétence interculturelle dans l'enseignement du FLE dans le syllabus du Certificat Général International d'Education Secondaire (CGIES) en utilisant une approche interculturelle. Les deux objectifs interculturels visés sont la capacité de l'apprenant de se décentrer de sa propre culture et de se mettre à la place des autres. Une attention particulière sera accordée au thème de la vie sociale, centré sur les fêtes et les traditions ainsi que les comportements rituels. Cette recherche a été réalisée par la mise en œuvre cohérente d'objectifs interculturels selon le choix des méthodologiques et théories appropriées pour réaliser un syllabus interculturel. L'outil utilisé pour récolter les résultats était un questionnaire. Le questionnaire avait des questions quantitatives ainsi que qualitatives à des fins d'évaluation du savoir, savoir-faire et attitudes des apprenants. Le questionnaire Les résultats ont montré que d'abord, l'aspect interculturel peut être intégré au syllabus CGIES et puis, les apprenants ont eu des réactions positives face à une approche interculturelle. Ils ont fait preuve de faire un lien entre l'apprentissage d'une langue étrangère et la culture cible grâce à une approche interculturelle d'enseignement. Cette recherche aura plusieurs implications importantes dans le cadre du développement du curriculum CGIES concernant l'aspect interculturel. . Nous espérons que notre projet de recherche servira comme guide pratique aux autres enseignants du FLE qui suivent le curriculum CGIE et les résultats de cette étude auront des implications pour la planification du curriculum CGIES. Pour conclure, il y a des recommandations pour les futurs recherches dans ce domaine du CGIES du fait qu'il n'y a pas des recherches qui explorent ce programme en détail.

This dissertation explores the reasons behind the impasse over the implementation of the LHWP II between communities affected by the construction of the Polihali Dam in Mokhotlong District in Lesotho and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. This conflict which has threatened the implementation of the project has been looked at in terms of disagreements over the compensation package for the displacement and losses. Using an actor-oriented approach, the contention was that explanations of the impasse should go further than the simplistic explanations of compensation and non-compensation, but should focus on the dynamics of interaction between different actors involved in the Polihali case. The investigation of the particular context of the Phase II implementation reveals a complex arena; where different actors are pursuing different agendas and using the power at their disposal to achieve these agendas eventually struggled to find common ground. It also reveals a need to incorporate the perspective of these actors into any explanation of the impasse. Using this approach, the investigation identifies several factors of which the compensation package is only a part which contributed to the conflict. Chief among these factors was how the LHDA handled the situation. Dislocations are traumatic experiences and require that those affected should be fully involved in decisions that affect their situation, yet the LHDA engagement failed on the basic participation principles. The authority modelled its approach to community engagement on tokenism and allowed people’s consultation, but disregarded their inputs in the final decision making. This resulted in a skewed understanding of society and losses resulting from dam construction, which caused tensions between the authority and the communities. Therefore, this dissertation concludes that; while compensation was certainly a significant aspect in the impasse, the gap between what was compensated and expectations reflects a general lack of knowledge of society and the social dynamics guiding life in these societies, which arose from the failure of the approach adopted by the LHDA. The study therefore advocates a search for a new rural development narrative that will move away from assumption about the viability of small family farms. It also reveals a need to incorporate people affected by large dam development in all aspects of the project that affect their lives. / Dissertation(MSocSci (Development Studies))--University of Pretoria 2020. / Anthropology and Archaeology / MSocSci (Development Studies) / Unrestricted

"The Income Tax Acts themselves impose a territorial limit; either that from which the taxable income is derived must be situate in the United Kingdom or the person whose income is to be taxed must be resident there", per Lord Herschell in Colquhoun v Brooks (1889) 2 TC 490 at 498 These remarks by Lord Herschell even though directed at the United Kingdom tax system in 1889 seem to capture the situation in the new tax law in Lesotho. A recurring question for any tax system to date is is taxation by either residence and/or source appropriate? This question inspired my research into the examination of the new Lesotho Income Tax Order No 9 of 1993.

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority routinely uses the South African Scoring System version 4 (SASS4) in conjunction with water chemistry to monitor water quality of rivers in the Lesotho Highlands Water Project areas. The objective of this study was to test the efficiency of SASS4 in these areas.

No abstract available. / Thesis (LL.M.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2005.

Thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional) to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, School of Architecture and Planning at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2017 / This paper is an investigation into the cultural spatial practices of the Basotho. The overall intention is to create a new type of public space in Maseru that is rooted in the cultural and social practice of gathering. Located at the entrance of the Maseru CBD, this new public space challenges the traditional concept of a civic building by blurring hierarchical spatial distinctions that create divisions between the citizens and those in power. This proposed space is not entirely a new concept. It is customary in Basotho culture for a chief to call for a village gathering or "Pitso", - a traditional gathering where matters concerning the people are dealt with. The Pitso is spatially and conceptually similar to the Greek Agora in that, it is an open space where social and political interaction takes place. It is a temporary space that does not physically exist but rather comes to be through the act of gathering. Proceeding from this two main questions arise; - what is the position or relevance of this socio-political space in contemporary Maseru and through examination and comparison; can a new version of this space that addresses the aforementioned issues be synthesised? Due to the project's post-colonial context, theoretical ideas concerning the visual representation of African cultures and identity are examined. The design of the Northern Cape provincial government complex by Luis F. Da Silva is utilised as a practical example of methods and design techniques that attempt to foster a direct (and sometimes indirect) relationship with the cultural context of the building. This precedent study leads to questions about how architecture becomes an instrument in drawing out meanings and thus becoming a symbol within its context. Beyond tectonics, buildings posses and acquire meaning through association and function (Goodman, N. 1988). The proposed project therefore attempts to de-construct the inherent political meanings of government buildings by reconfiguring and re-imagining public service space in civic architecture. / XL2018

The involvement and active participation o f stakeholders in school governance through a fair representation creates a sense o f accountability, ownership and belonging to a school. This study examined and assessed the roles and functions played by the School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in Lesotho Secondary and high schools. In doing this, the study investigates how the roles and functions are put into practice and find out the stakeholders perceptions about the SGBs. A case study of four high schools was carried out. To capture the stakeholders’ perception about the SGBs, the study used semi-structured interviews and unstructured observations. The opinions were sought from the following stakeholders; parents ,teachers, chiefs, proprietor’s, nominees, district education officers (DEOs) and District Resource Teachers(DRTs). In addition, this study was informed by local and international literature on school governance. The study reveals that even though tha Lesotho policy on school governance was established within a short time without adequate preparations, the structure is highly supported by the respondents. However the members o f SGBs need regular training for the duties they are expected to perform and to know the powers they have. The findings also indicate that, if there are strong bonds and partnerships between the members of SGBs, teachers, students and the community at large, there will be cooperation and commitment. The study recommends that learners should be included in the SGB because they are future leaders. If you do not take the children forward, the future will remain in the past.