13. Re swanetše go gopola’ng pele re eletša motho ka mohuta o itšego wa kalafo goba pele rena re o diriša? 36 CHALLENGES One of the challenges was that some poets indicated that they knew very little about His Majesty. As such, they could not compose praises for him. This was witnessed in some areas where some of the renowned poets were called to make praises for His Majesty. After introductory presentations some poets declined indicating that they had thought that they would be reciting any form of poetry. Some poets who attempted to praise His Majesty ended up reciting their Principal Chiefs poetry, others about themselves. It became problematic when it came to editing, as we had to identify only those praises which relate to His Majesty. The team experienced some problems when poets shied away and did not show up on the day of the recording. It was time consuming as such poets had made proper arrangements with their chiefs that they would be present on the day of recording. RECOMMENDATIONS There should be Sesotho poetry competitions in various levels. For instance this can be done within one school, in schools at regional level, at district level and national level. In this way many talented students can be recognized and be encouraged to carry on with their talent. There is a need to find ways of information dissemination about His Majesty s life for both the young and the old. Both young and old do not seem to know much about His Majesty King Letsie III. Some people, including chiefs, complained they do not have access even to talk to him as Rabasotho, a symbol of unity among Basotho. Praise poetry has to be encouraged even among the elderly, where renowned poets would be given a certain token of appreciation as poets. In this way, this oral tradition would be sustainable. There is need to have another compilation of praise poetry, this time should be about the both Principal chiefs and area chiefs.