Founder regains control of Naledi Funeral Planners after court ruling
The High Court's judgment on 5 November 2026 ends a 10-month boardroom dispute at the funeral services provider.
Thabiso Madiba, founder of Naledi Funeral Planners, has regained full control of the company after the High Court (Commercial Division) ruled in his favour on 5 November 2026. The judgment settled a 10-month dispute with a faction led by former board chairperson Malefetsane Tlelima, who had sought to take control of the company.
Addressing a press conference in Maseru, Mr Madiba said the dispute had stopped his team from accessing company funds held in banks, because they were not recognised as legitimate directors. He said one mortuary receives more than 100 corpses on a weekend when its capacity is 50, and that the company is now able to expand and invest in its services.
The company, founded in 2013 and operating 25 branches, has appointed Tšolo Seutloali as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Dr Mphekeleli Hoohlo as Chief Operations Officer. The dispute began at the company's Annual General Meeting on 16 January 2026, over the appointment of Advocate Peter Matekane as company secretary.
Why it mattersNaledi Funeral Planners can now access the company funds it had been unable to use, so it can expand its 25 branches and its mortuaries.