insert_link South Africa ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders, where 18 people were killed during a cleansing ceremony. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mashaba criticised rising murder rates in the country. He also called for the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to be replaced with KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to tackle the crisis: todayOctober 2, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to enhancing police visibility South Africa's Police minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to enhancing police visibility and resources in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, following last week's mass shooting which claimed 18 lives. The Police Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with local communities to combat crime and restore peace and security. During his visit to the victims' families, Mchunu expressed his shock and condolences, acknowledging the community's grief: todayOctober 2, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Gun Free South Africa calls for urgent reforms Gun Free South Africa director Adèle Kirsten has raised concerns over the weekend mass shooting of 18 people in Lusikisiki. Statistics show that 34 gun-related fatalities are reported daily, with 24 guns lost. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Kirsten is advocating for stricter gun reforms. todayOctober 1, 2024 19