Final victim of Lusikisiki massacre shooting laid to rest
Religious and traditional leaders have joined family members at a marquee near her home, where they will all pay tributes to her.
Funeral service of the final victim in the Lusikisiki massacre, Nomazwi Ndleleni, on 13 October 2024. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News
LUSIKISIKI - The last victim of the Lusikisiki massacre was laid to rest on Sunday morning.
The family of Nomazwi Ndleleni will remember her, with the official funeral service that will shortly get under way.
Ndleleni was among the 18 people killed when gunmen entered the Sinqina and Mhatu family home, killing eighteen people two weeks ago.
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The other 17 victims were buried on Friday and Saturday.
One person has since been arrested for the massacre, with police following more leads.
Family and friends of the late Ndleleni braved the chilling, misty morning weather of Ngobozana village to bid their final farewell to her.
The 59-year-old was visiting the Sinqina home on the night the attack occurred.
Ndleleni was buried just a few houses away from where she was killed.
Religious and traditional leaders have joined family members at a marquee near her home, where they will all pay tributes to her.
During Saturday’s mass funeral, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane vowed to the families that they would soon see all those linked to the incident behind bars.
While the remaining members of the affected families close this chapter, they said they still need closure.