Lusikisiki massacre: Delay sees court proceedings postponed again
Six men are accused of the gruesome mass murder where 18 people were shot and killed at Ngobazana Village.
The six men linked to the Lusikisiki massacre appeared in court on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, for the trial proceedings. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/ EWN.
LUSIKISIKI - There has been yet another delay in the Lusikisiki massacre case in the Eastern Cape, as the matter has once again been postponed.
Six men are accused of the gruesome mass murder where 18 people were shot and killed at Ngobazana Village.
On Wednesday, the matter returned to the Mthatha High Court sitting in the Lusikisiki Magistrate's Court for trial proceedings, with the State expected to lead evidence from its first witness.
However, following a long adjournment, the matter was set aside for Thursday.
Wednesday’s proceedings started late due to one of the legal representatives having arrived late in court due to civil unrest.
And when proceedings finally started, the State submitted affidavits and post-mortem results.
The post-mortem results, which have been medically proven, show that the victims were shot and killed with high-calibre firearms.
All defence lawyers, including accused 1, Mzukisi Ndamase, who is legally representing himself, did not oppose.
However, due to some outstanding issues between the State and the defence, the court took a long adjournment for discussions in chambers.
The case continues on Thursday.
[WATCH] The alleged mastermind behind the brutal hit, Mzukisi Ndamase arrives in court with documents pertaining to the case as he is legally representing himself.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) July 30, 2025
Ndamase was arrested for this case while in custody serving a life sentence for another murder case. @nmabaso pic.twitter.com/4PojV1HJTw