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Part of A treaty was established allowing the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to supply water to Gauteng in South Africa.

How will the transfer of compensation claims affect the High Court?

High Court must handle land and compensation claims for water project The Lesotho Constitutional Court declined to hear the compensation claims of more than 3,000 individuals and 889 businesses related to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. These claimants must now pursue their compensation through the ordinary High Court track under existing legislation. This procedural shift means the High Court will handle the ongoing litigation regarding land and livelihoods lost due to the dam construction.

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The facts so far

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  • More than 3,000 individuals and 889 businesses failed before Lesotho’s Constitutional Court.riotimesonline.com
  • The court declined to hear their case and sent them back to the ordinary High Court track.riotimesonline.com
  • The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 reached 56.7% completion.riotimesonline.com
  • The claimants can pursue compensation through the High Court under existing legislation.riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is the country’s single biggest asset, moving water to South Africa’s Gauteng province and generating royalties for Lesotho. The compensation dispute is a critical variable for the project’s stability, and the High Court's handling of these claims will determine the resolution of this major conflict.

The project is one of Africa’s largest infrastructure schemes, expected to sustain around 6,000 jobs over five years. The communities hosting the dams are described as the project's most organized critics, meaning the legal process in the High Court is highly sensitive and politically charged.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the eventual compensation package for the displaced communities?
  • What is the timeline for the hydropower component of the project?

What would change this answer

The High Court rules in favor of the claimantsIt could set a precedent for compensation across other major infrastructure projects in the region.
The claimants agree to a settlement outside of courtThe High Court's workload related to this dispute would decrease significantly.

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