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With a mission to empower communities, the Foundation focuses on initiatives such as educational support, youth empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and healthcare accessibility.

The Foundation’s core values - compassion, empowerment, integrity, innovation, and unity- guide its impactful programs, including food security projects, educational bursaries, and support for the elderly. This event aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to nation building and cultural preservation.

Founded by Bishop David Thakadu Ramela, the Ramela Foundation is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and societal upliftment in Lesotho and South Africa.

Equestrians will compete in two exciting categories, the Triple Race and the Flat Race, offering unparalleled competition and entertainment for participants and spectators alike.

His Majesty King Letsie III, an avid horse racing enthusiast, will grace the event as the guest of honour, celebrating the legacy of his esteemed forefather.

Renowned businessman, philanthropist and community leader Bishop David Thakadu Ramela, through this nonprofit organization, the Ramela Foundation, is set to host a historic horse racing event at the Peka Race Course on Saturday, 15 March 2025, from 10am

The event, held in celebration of Moshoeshoe’s Day, marks the founding of the Basotho nation by King Moshoeshoe 1 in 1824, it is poised to be the most prestigious horse racing event in Lesotho’s history, with a staggering prize pool of M500,000

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