Accused in Lusikisiki massacre says he feared alleged mastermind
Accused number two in the Lusikisiki massacre tells Court how he feared accused 1.
Aphiwe Ndende, accused number two in the Lusikisiki massacre trial, testified in the Mthatha High Court that he feared accused number one, Mzukisi Ndamase, and the alleged mastermind in the case, Mzukisi Ndamase. Six men are accused of murdering 18 people in Ngobozana, Eastern Cape, in 2024. Ndende also mentioned his fear of accused number five, Songezo Vuma, who is said to be Ndamase's soldier or right-hand man.
Ndende, currently under cross-examination by Vuma's attorney Velile Mgcotyelwa, detailed the events surrounding the killing of Mncedisi Gijana, an ANC politician and businessman, in 2024. Ndende and colleague Bonga Hintsa were allegedly instructed by Vuma to kill Gijana in Lubhacweni village, KwaBhaca. Ndende explained to Mgcotyelwa that he and Hintsa did not kill Vuma or disobey the orders because he feared the safety of his family. The cross-examination is expected to continue on Friday.
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