Thaba Mokhele Community Council COE

Thaba Mokhele is a rural community council situated in the Quthing District of southern Lesotho, an area known for its expansive highland plateaus, deep valleys, and traditional Basotho settlements. The community comprises a network of villages whose residents rely primarily on subsistence agriculture, livestock herding, and seasonal labor migration. Thaba Mokhele is characterized by its strong sense of communal identity, vibrant cultural practices, and resilience in the face of rural development challenges such as limited infrastructure and access to services. Despite its remote setting, the community maintains active social structures that support education, cultural preservation, and cooperative development efforts.

The Thaba Mokhele Community Council, recognized as a Centre of Excellence (COE) through programmes such as the Gender Links local governance initiative, plays a crucial role in local administration and development planning. As a COE council, it strives to integrate gender equality, community participation, and transparent decision-making into all aspects of its governance. The council focuses on improving service delivery, supporting economic empowerment initiatives, enhancing community safety, and strengthening partnerships between traditional leadership and formal local government. Through these efforts, the Thaba Mokhele Community Council COE serves as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable development across the villages under its jurisdiction.