Pitso Lesaoana
Pitso Lesaoana is a Mosotho politician and a member of the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party serving in the cabinet of Sam Matekane as minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development of Lesotho since 2022. He is a member of Lesotho parliament from Maama 45 Constituency elected on the ticket of RFP in the 2022 Lesotho general elections.[1][2]
As minister of Social Development, Lesaoana directs activities in arts, sports and culture and introduced several initiatives including Sebabatso – a youth empowerment program to reduce unemployment. He previously served as acting minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations.[3]
References
- ^ Chefane, Nosi (2025-12-04). "The Minister of gender, youth, and social development, Pitso Lesaoana emphasizes the importance of building an inclusive society where everyone's rights are recognized". PCFM. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ Info, Lesotho (2024-06-11). "10 Things You Should Know About Hon. Pitso Lesaoana, Lesotho Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture, and Social Development". Lesotho NewsDesk. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ LENA (2025-03-19). "OLD AGE PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE MONEY - LESAOANA". Lesotho News Agency. Retrieved 2026-01-28.