The Ngobozana Village massacre, a brutal slaughter that claimed 18 lives in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in 2024, continues to haunt the families of the victims. The trial of the six men accused of this heinous crime has resumed, albeit at a glacial pace, after a four-month recess in September 2025.
Trial Resumes with Key Testimony
The proceedings reconvened last week, with Advocate Zama Somahela, representing accused number four, Bonga Hintsa, cross-examining State witness Lwando Abi. Somahela posited that Hintsa never received instructions from alleged mastermind Mzukisi Ndamase to attack the Sinqina household, but Abi refuted this assertion, maintaining that the accused was indeed part of the nefarious plot.
Ngobozana Village Massacre, Families Seek Closure Amidst Slow Pace
The families of the deceased are growing increasingly restless, yearning for justice to be served. Spokesperson David King expressed their collective frustration, stating, “It has begun, but it’s progressing at a snail’s pace. We’re eagerly awaiting judgment day.”
Abi’s Testimony Under Scrutiny
During the cross-examination, Somahela pressed Abi on the specifics of the alleged instructions given to Hintsa. Abi, however, remained steadfast, insisting that the accused was aware of the planned attack and had participated in the violence.
Uncertainty Ahead as Trial Continues
As the trial continues, the families are bracing themselves for what promises to be a lengthy and emotionally taxing process. King noted, “It’s still a very early stage; we’re yet to see what unfolds with the next witness.”
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