BREAKING NEWS

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced today that 3 individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the Lusikisiki massacre, The suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced today that three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the devastating Lusikisiki massacre, which claimed the lives of 18 people on September 28, 2024, The suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Minister Mchunu also revealed that authorities are closing in on a fourth suspect, whose name and surname are already known to the police. This development comes as a significant breakthrough in the investigation said Mchunu

Lusikisiki Massacre

The Lusikisiki massacre sent shockwaves across South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa condemning the killings. The incident occurred outside two houses in Nyathi village, where gunmen opened fire on a family gathering, leaving 15 women and three men dead, and five others injured.

The memorial service, hosted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, honored the innocent lives brutally taken by unknown gunmen Minister Mchunu’s announcement brings hope of justice for the families and community affected by this tragedy.