South Africa

South Africa’s Police Minister Welcomes Arrest of Final Suspect in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting

today8 January, 2025

Background

 

South Africa’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest and court appearance of the final suspect in the Lusikisiki mass shooting, which claimed 18 lives. Twenty-year-old Songezo Vuma was arrested on a bus in King William’s Town which was heading to Cape Town on Sunday. He is facing 18 charges of murder, along with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition charges. Police ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says a total of eight people have been arrested in connection with the massacre:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen