Zuko Komisa

NPA confirms suspect arrested in connection with Lusikisiki massacre was on parole.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), a man who was detained in connection with the murder of eighteen persons in the Eastern Cape was at the time of the mass killings on parole for another murder charge.
In relation to the massacre that resulted in the injuries of five people, the guy made his initial appearance in the Lusikisiki Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The 18 family members’ murders were described as being at “an advanced but sensitive stage in relation to the arrest of the suspects linked to the gruesome murder of 18 family members and relatives in Lusikisiki last week” by the SAPS earlier this week.
Since last week, a multidisciplinary team and investigators from specialized operational areas have been on the scene, and notable advancements have been made.
Siphosoxolo Myekethe (45) is facing 18 charges of murder and one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm, an AK47 assault rifle. Myekethe is expected back in court later this month.
“Siphosoxolo Myekethe is facing 18 charges of murder and one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm, an AK47 assault rifle. During his brief appearance in court, the accused elected to be represented by a Legal Aid attorney and expressed his intention to exercise his right to apply for bail.”
“The prosecution will be opposing bail against the alleged murderer, who has two previous convictions for escaping from legal custody and murder. He is currently out on parole for murder,” NPA regional spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said in a statement.
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