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Lesotho Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Lesotho Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Neser Street, Santam Building, 1St Floor, Klerksdorp 2571, South Africa
Phone: +27 18 462 6910
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 43 minutes)
Lesotho Consulate in Welkom, South Africa
8 Elizabeth St, Welkom Central, Welkom, 9460, South Africa
Phone: +27 57 352 1371
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 43 minutes)
Lesotho Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
Old Mutual Properties, 2Nd Floor Westguard House, 303 Corner West & Gardiner Street, Durban, South Africa
Phone: +27 31 307 2168 and +27 31 307 2323
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 43 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Lesotho may close on the following South African and Lesotho holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 17 hours, 42 minutes |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 months |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
1. How many Lesotho Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Lesotho currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Johannesburg, Welkom and Durban.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Lesotho for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Lesotho visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Lesotho embassies in South Africa?
The Lesotho representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Lesotho holidays in 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (22 hours, 43 minutes)
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Time in Lesotho vs South Africa
Maseru, Lesotho time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
01:17AMFriday, October 31, 2025
Maseru, Lesotho
01:17AMFriday, October 31, 2025