The prosecution in the trial of the six men accused of the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki in 2024 has completed its argument in opposing the Section 174 application by accused number 1, Mzukisi Ndamase, the alleged mastermind of the mass murder. A Section 174 application under the Criminal Procedure Act is a formal request to the court to acquit an accused person at the end of the State’s case. Ndamase believes he does not have a case to answer, as the Section 204
witness, Lwando Abi’s evidence against him was influenced by hate. Ndamase says Abi intended to tarnish his name. In opposing the application, the State, led by Advocate Mfundo Makhubalo, told the court that there is evidence before court that Ndamase ordered the killing of the members of the Sinqina and Matu households which culminated in the death of the 18 people. Makhubalo further says Ndamase also instructed the other accused to go and kill African National Congress Councillor and businessman, Mncedisi Gijana, in KwaBhaca. He
stated that there is a prima facie case against Ndamase. The trial was adjourned to Monday as Ndamase asked for time to prepare his response. VIDEO| Some of the reasons that have been provided to the court for the Lusikisiki mass killing
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