Karabo Ramathe
Newly elected Lesotho Sport and Recreation Commission (LSRC) President Baba Malephane has pledged to rebuild and revitalise the institution to better serve the development of sport across the country.
Malephane, who also leads the Federation of Judo, Lesotho, was voted into office at the LSRC Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week. In his acceptance remarks, he emphasised a clear vision to restructure and reposition the commission as a dynamic force for national sporting progress.
“We are ready to return LSRC to its former glory. This is not just my victory, but a victory for sport in Lesotho,” he declared.
His vision centres on reforming leadership practices, overhauling outdated policies, and ensuring equitable support for all sporting codes.
Malephane expressed gratitude to the delegates who entrusted him with the mandate and promised to work closely with all federations to rebuild confidence in the commission.
“We often fall short of our goals because those in leadership lack the right skills and dedication. We took on these roles voluntarily, and now it is our responsibility to deliver,” he said, criticising the historical tendency of appointing leaders based on favouritism rather than merit.
In outlining his rebuilding strategy, Malephane committed to conducting consultations with each national federation to gain first-hand insight into their unique challenges. He stressed that strong governance and accountability would be central to the LSRC’s new direction.
“Federations must take full responsibility for their daily operations. We will support them with not only the tools they need but also by building solid governance structures,” he added.
A key part of his reform agenda includes reviewing existing policies and designing frameworks that reflect the current needs of sport and recreation in Lesotho. This, he noted, would ensure that development efforts are relevant and sustainable.
Malephane also promised to advocate for more equitable distribution of financial and material resources, particularly for smaller or less popular sporting codes that often get overlooked. His message was clear: no sport will be left behind.
He closed his address with a passionate call for unity, saying that collective vision, mutual accountability, and collaborative spirit are critical to restoring LSRC’s credibility and driving transformation.
On his part, outgoing LSRC President LitsitsoMotšeremeli officially handed over the organisation’s constitution to Malephane, marking the formal transition of leadership. Motseremeli reflected on his term with pride and urged the new executive to continue upholding the values of the Commission.
“I am proud of the progress we have made, and I urge the new leadership to uphold the LSRC Constitution and Act,” he said.
Established in 2002 through the Lesotho Sport and Recreation Act, the LSRC is tasked with coordinating and regulating sport and recreation activities to promote inclusive access, national unity, and socio-economic development.
The AGM concluded with the election of a new executive committee, featuring KamoheloHlomisi as vice president, RefiloeMaphallela as vice secretary, ‘MalineoMakhang as treasurer, and Advocate JoboRaswoko as public relations officer.
Another key development is the recent appointment ofRealebohaSegoete as Chief Executive Officer. His role will be instrumental in implementing the new strategic direction under Malephane’s leadership.
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