Nhlanhla Mabaso31 October 2024 | 13:48

Man believed to be mastermind behind Lusikisiki massacre abandons bail

Mzukisi Ndamase who is behind bars for another murder case, appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrates Court earlier on Thursday. 

Man believed to be mastermind behind Lusikisiki massacre abandons bail

One of two homes in Ngobozana village, Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where a mass shooting took place on Friday, 27 September 2024, claiming at least 17 lives. Picture: Supplied/Eastern Cape SAPS

DURBAN - The man believed to be the mastermind of the Lusikisiki massacre where 18 relatives were killed at Ngobozana village, in the Eastern Cape, has also abandoned his bail bid.  
 
Mzukisi Ndamase who is behind bars for another murder case, appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrates Court earlier on Thursday. 
 
He is charged with the murders of the 18 people who were shot execution-style in September. 
 
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali: “The man alleged to have orchestrated the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki, Mzukisi Ndamase (46) has been joined by other men already charged with the massacre.”