Mr Ratokelo Nkoka bio

Mr. Ratokelo Elisha Nkoka started his career as a teacher after obtaining the Primary Teacher’s Certificate (PTC) at the then National Teachers Training College (NTTC) in Maseru from 1980 until 2003. In 1986, he obtained the ACP qualification from the College of Preceptors in the United Kingdom, followed by a Diploma in Political Science obtained from Baskerutfolke School in Norway in 1987. He later read for a Diploma in Religious Education at the University of Birmingham in 1992, a B.Ed Honours in Education Management and Leadership at the University of Free State and a Master of Arts at the National University of Lesotho, (NUL).

In 2003, Mr. Nkoka joined the civil service in the Ministry of Communications Science and Technology, where he joined the Lesotho National Broadcasting Service (LNBS) as programmes manager at Radio Lesotho. In 2007, he was promoted to become the new Director of Language Development and Culture. In his illustrious career, he has researched extensively on the history of Lesotho and the culture of the Basotho people, particularly during research work for his Television programme, Tseba ka Lesotho. He is an avid supporter of heritage projects in the country and a staunch advocate of the preservation of the Sesotho language and culture.

Mr. Nkoka has also served as Consul General for the Lesotho High Commission office stationed in Durban, South Africa.