Tensions are running high in the Eastern Cape as the Lusikisiki mass murder trial continues, with growing frustration among witnesses over repeated delays in court proceedings.
The case centres around the horrific events in Ngobozana Village in September 2024, when 18 people were gunned down in a brutal attack that sent shockwaves through the community.
Authorities allege that Mzukisi Ndamase, the suspected mastermind behind the massacre, orchestrated the killings from behind bars. The trial is expected to shed light on how some inmates continue to exercise influence and coordinate violent crimes outside prison walls.
Now on its third day, the trial has already experienced several setbacks. The latest delay has further strained those involved in the case, especially key witnesses who say the drawn-out process is only deepening their trauma and anxiety.
As the legal proceedings continue, many are hoping for justice and closure—but for now, frustration and uncertainty still linger in the courtroom.