Ntsu Mokhehle

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Ntsu Mokhehle (b. 26 December 1918 in Teyateyaneng, Lesotho - d. 6 January 1999 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) was a Lesotho politician. He served as Prime Minister of the country on two occasions - from 2 April 1993 to 17 August 1994 and 14 September 1994 to 29 May 1998.

Mokhehle founded the Basutoland Congress Party (renamed Basotho Congress Party after independence in 1966) in 1952 and led the party until 1997 when he resigned and formed a new political party, Lesotho Congress for Democracy.

He died in South Africa on 6 January 1999.

Preceded by
Elias Phisoana Ramaema
Prime Minister of Lesotho
1993–1994
Succeeded by
Hae Phoofolo
Preceded by
Hae Phoofolo
Prime Minister of Lesotho
1994–1998
Succeeded by
Pakalitha Mosisili
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