Zuko Komisa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the mass shooting in Lusikisiki on Friday.
Eighteen people were killed when gunmen broke into the homes of Mhatu, Sinqina, and Ndleleni in Ngoboza village, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. One of the victims was pronounced dead in a hospital on Sunday.
Ramaphosa expressed that his thoughts were with the survivors of the despicable crime, which included a baby who was two months old.
He emphasized that in order to make sure that the offenders were located and held accountable, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will work nonstop.
The President pointed out that 38 people have died in similar attacks over the last two years, thus this episode fits within a concerning pattern. In relation to these incidents, 25 people are still being held in custody.
“I feel deeply for all the families and members of the broader community affected by this attack and on behalf of all of us as South Africans, I offer you our deepest sympathies.
“While we are united in our grief, we are also united in our outrage and condemnation of this excessive criminal assault which will not go unpunished.
“The South African Police Service has proven its effectiveness in dealing with random and organised crime and I am confident the Lusikisiki case will be added to the successes recorded recently by our police service,”
“We will not allow criminals to prevail,” said Ramaphosa
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to National Police Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe and Ingquza Hill Local Municipality in Lusikisiki Spokesperson, Lwando Nonkonyana.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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