Johannesburg - International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane arrived in Lesotho on Tuesday ahead of the launch of the SADC election observer mission.
"Minister Nkoana-Mashabane is representing President Jacob Zuma, chairperson of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security co-operation," the international relations department said in a statement.
The organ is responsible for the maintenance of peace and stability in the region.