Lusikisiki mourns death of massacre victims committee secretary Gxobela

The families of the victims of theLusikisiki massacreare mourning the death of Ntombizonke Gxobela, who will be buried on Saturday. Gxobela, secretary of the September 2024MassacreVictims Families Committee, died on February 22 in KwaZulu-Natal. She had been struggling with her health since her brother’s death.

Her brother, Sigobodo, 59, was one of the 18 residents shot dead by three men armed with AK-47s at Ngobozana. He died a day later in the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. School teacher Gxobela was a leading figure fighting for justice and improved welfare of the families.

David Kind, the chair of the committee of the families, said since the mass shooting that saw Gxobela’s brother, family members and neighbours killed, her health deteriorated. “Though she looked strong and brave, the gruesome mass killing took a toll on her life. “She died a heartbroken woman still waiting for justice to be done.

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“The court case is dragging on and by the way it’s delayed, we could all die before this trial is finalised. “This is so sad for the families. This is a double blow. “She was a hard-working woman and trying to ensure that justice was done and issues affecting the families of the victims prioritised.

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