Access to information
In Lesotho, however, there is no legal right to access of information and it is difficult for the media to obtain official information. This makes it difficult for the media to fulfill its role as a watchdog of the government and other institutions.
MISA Lesotho actively advocates for the implementation of the Receipt and Access to Information Bill, which was drafted in 2000 but has still not progressed through parliament. We also support grassroots organisations in their push for information access and are active in public education on the importance of such legislation.
MISA Lesotho also celebrates Universal Access to Information Day (Right to Know Day) every year on 28th September.
Access to information news from our chapters
Fact Check: Viral Video of ‘Lesotho Citizens Fleeing to South Africa’ Is Actually LDF Recruitment Footage
By Nicole Tau A Facebook page with 1 million followers, South Africa Daily, on 6 June 2025 shared a video claiming it showed ‘Lesotho citizens trying to cross borders to South Africa.’ The footage depicts hundreds of people pressed against each other, suggesting mass...
Fact-check: Does the Aphelion cold spell trigger flu and breathing problems?
By Nicole Tau A viral post claims that Earth's aphelion, the point farthest from the sun, hits on 2 May 2025, plunging us into the coldest spell on record from July through August, and that this chill will trigger an onslaught of flu, coughs, and breathing problems...
People’s Matrix Mobilises National Campaign to End Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in Lesotho
By Maleshoane Ratsebe Maseru—The People’s Matrix Association has taken the lead in mobilising a diverse coalition, alongside MISA Lesotho, The Human Dignity Trust and other key stakeholders, at Maseru Avani on Thursday, 15 May, to map out a national strategic...
MISA Lesotho Launches Public Fact-Checking ‘Check Desk’ to Combat Misinformation
By Nicole Tau Partnering with Code for Africa (CfA), MISA Lesotho Unveils Data-Driven Fact-Checking Initiative to Empower Citizens and Safeguard Democracy In an era where misinformation and disinformation threaten democratic discourse and public trust, MISA Lesotho...
DA Threatens Privatization as MISA Lesotho Uncovers Motjoli FM’s Decade-Long Governance Crisis
By MISA Lesotho editorial team Thaba-TSEKA – A fact-finding mission led by MISA Lesotho has uncovered deep-rooted governance failures and internal power struggles behind the prolonged closure of Motjoli FM, Thaba-Tseka’s only community radio station. At a weekend...