File photo to go with feature story Lesotho-Safrica.
A traditionally clad Basotho men, wrapped in blankets made in neighbouring South Africa, fend off the early morning cold in Lesotho's capital Maseru in this 2002 file photo. Completely encircled by South Africa, many people assume Lesotho is part of its much larger neighbour. Although the small mountain kingdom is dependent on the giant next door, it has failed to reap any significant benefits from the relationship. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings FEATURE MATCHER FOR RELEASE WITH STORY BC-LESOTHO-SAFRICA- MH/ABP