The Deputy Prime Minister has described the former Chief Justice Lebona Kheola as a brave person, who delivered justice fairly and without favour to all.

Mr. Lesao Lehohla said this when passing condolences at the memorial service of the late Chief Justice Kheola in Maseru on Wednesday.

He said the deceased worked hard to ensure that the constitution is protected for peace and stability in the country.

He urged law practitioners to deliver justice accordingly and ensure that the legal system of Lesotho improves.

When passing condolences on behalf of the Judges of the High Court, Justice Kelello Guni said the late chief justice was a quite and soft spoken person, who could not be easily intimidated despite dwelling situation in the office of the chief justice.

She described him as an open book for everyone to read, adding that he worked tirelessly to ensure that the legal system of Lesotho promotes women in decision making positions.

The former chief justice was born in Bethlehem, South Africa in 1935 and died on October 30 in 2007 after suffering from diabetes.

He was a teacher before he joined the law fraternity.

He will be laid to rest at Ha Mabine, Makhoakhoeng in the Butha-Buthe district on Friday this week.

Source: LENA 14/11/2007