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Chikunga condemns Lusikisiki mass shooting

Chikunga condemns Lusikisiki mass shooting

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has condemned the heinous acts of crime that have resulted in the death of 18 family members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.

A total of 18 people were killed in a gruesome mass shooting over the weekend in Ngobozana village.

Reacting to the incident, Chikunga emphasised that every human being has the inherent right to life, as it is enshrined by the constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

“This right shall be protected by law, and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her life. It is for this reason that we are encouraged by the work of SAPS and other law enforcement agencies that are ensuring the total protection of life.

“The death of the 18 family members must be investigated and those who are responsible should be held accountable, as they have collaborated to suspend the lives of innocent people,” Chikunga said.

The Minister added that families serve as the primary socialisation agents, helping individuals to develop social skills.

She called on the preservation of the family structure, which continues to provide a stable and secure environment.

“The department also welcomes the psycho-social support and the intervention by the traditional leaders and the community members in the search for those responsible for this act of criminality,” Chikunga said.

Meanwhile, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, are currently visiting the bereaved families and are expected to address the communities in the afternoon. 

According to the police, the suspect in connection with the murder is still at large. – SAnews.gov.za

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Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has condemned the heinous acts of crime that have resulted in the death of 18 family members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.

A total of 18 people were killed in a gruesome mass shooting over the weekend in Ngobozana village.

Reacting to the incident, Chikunga emphasised that every human being has the inherent right to life, as it is enshrined by the constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

“This right shall be protected by law, and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her life. It is for this reason that we are encouraged by the work of SAPS and other law enforcement agencies that are ensuring the total protection of life.

“The death of the 18 family members must be investigated and those who are responsible should be held accountable, as they have collaborated to suspend the lives of innocent people,” Chikunga said.

The Minister added that families serve as the primary socialisation agents, helping individuals to develop social skills.

She called on the preservation of the family structure, which continues to provide a stable and secure environment.

“The department also welcomes the psycho-social support and the intervention by the traditional leaders and the community members in the search for those responsible for this act of criminality,” Chikunga said.

Meanwhile, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, are currently visiting the bereaved families and are expected to address the communities in the afternoon. 

According to the police, the suspect in connection with the murder is still at large. – SAnews.gov.za

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