South Africa: Lesotho’s Only Snake Park – One Man’s 30-Year Battle Against Witchcraft Accusations and Government Dithering

Nkhooa Molahlehi has built a snake conservation park under a sandstone cliff in Qacha’s Nek

• Nkhooa Molahlehi grew up killing snakes as a child but later turned to saving them, even though this led to rejection and being accused of witchcraft.
• After first applying to secure land in 2006, this month, he finally received a lease for the 2.4-hectare park, removing a major obstacle to attract investment.
• But the park that once housed 121 snakes now holds just 14, and Molahlehi still manages almost…