During his appearance, Songezo Vuma elected to be represented by Legal Aid South Africa and abandoned his bail application.
Songezo Vuma , the last suspect linked to the Lusikisiki mass shooting appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrate's Court. File pictureappeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrate's Court on Tuesday where he's facing 19 counts of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.During his appearance, Vuma elected to be represented by Legal Aid South Africa and abandoned his bail application .A total of 18 people — 15 women and three men — lost their lives in the shooting incident.
The other accused are murder parolee Siphosoxolo Myekethe, 45; Zenande Paya, 38; Mawethu Nomdlembu, 36; Aphiwe"AP" Ndende, 25; Lwando Antony Abi, 33; and Bonga Hintsa, 32. "The heinous acts committed by the accused have left a scar on the community, and we are resolute in our efforts to hold all perpetrators accountable. We commend the dedication and professionalism of our law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly to bring the suspect to justice.
Murder Suspect Bail Application Lusikisiki Magistrate's Court Lusikisiki Siphosoxolo Myekethe Legal Aid South Africa Senzo Mchunu Mzukisi Ndamase Zenande Paya Lwando Antony Abi Mawethu Nomdlembu Bonga Hintsa
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