Hopolang Mokhopi
THE Directorate of Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DDPR)’s accounting officer, Reitumetse Majoro, has appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court accused of defrauding the institution of M890 000.
The 31-year-old from Lisemeng in Hlotse appeared before Magistrate Mary Khechane and Crown Prosecutor Keketso Motiki on Friday, where he was formally charged with theft and money laundering.
He was released on M5000 bail with a surety of M50 000.
According to the charge sheet, the accused allegedly stole and laundered M890 000 between November 2023 and 2024 while employed at the DDPR in Maseru.
The charge sheet states that Majoro allegedly made false representations that he was transferring the money to different accounts, while in fact transferring it into his own account.
He was advised of his rights to apply for bail and to seek legal representation of his choice.
The case was postponed to 26 May 2026 for further proceedings.
Meanwhile, an Ackermans employee, Letsie Mahalefele, also appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court facing theft charges.
Mahalefele appeared before Magistrate Khechane and Crown Counsel Matiase Chopho, where he was formally charged with theft.
According to the charge sheet, the accused allegedly stole clothing worth M12 786 from the store between November 2025 and January 2026. The goods were under the supervision of store manager Lehlohonolo Molelekoa.
He was advised of his rights to apply for bail and to seek legal representation of his choice.
Magistrate Khechane granted him bail on his own recognisance (O/R), and he is expected to return to court on 26 May 2026.