Lusikisiki massacre: Cross-examination to continue as proceedings draw to an end

Cross-examination is set to continue in the Lusikisiki mass murder trial in the Eastern Cape as proceedings draw to an end this week.

Six men are accused of murdering 18 relatives in Ngobozana village in 2024.

The matter is set to return before the Mthatha High Court sitting in Lusikisiki on Tuesday.

September marks exactly a year since the gruesome massacre of 18 people.

But the State is still fighting to prove its case, with a key State witness having dropped bombshells in court.

During his testimony, Lwandi Abi shared details of the alleged involvement of the group of men accused of the mass murder.

He also testified that he was the one who drove the gunmen to Ngobozana village when the massacre occurred.

He also positively linked accused 1, Mzukisi Ndamase, with other murder cases outside the Lusikisiki matter.

Ndamase is accused of having planned the massacre while behind bars, and he is expected to continue cross-examining Abi, as he is legally representing himself.

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