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The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging both the media and the public to exercise patience as they investigate the tragic shootings in Lusikisiki that claimed the lives of 18 individuals. Two others are currently receiving medical treatment, and the motive behind this incident remains unclear.
The deceased have been identified as follows:
- Thobile Sinqina (M, 37)
- Nonkanyiso Dukuza (F, 19)
- Ruth King (F, 21)
- Mandisa Dlokweni (F, 59)
- Samantha Sinqina (F, 26)
- Lungiswa Gawulekana (F, 51)
- Thandeka Mhlaluvele (F, 46)
- Mary Sinqina (F, 63)
- Nombuliso Dukuza (F, 32)
- Mathembisile Mayekiso/Sinqina (F, 64)
- Nobelungu France (F, 59)
- Themi Vimba (F, 41)
- Nomazwi Ndleleni (F, 59)
- Smomoza Sinqina (M, 14)
- Nancy Sinqina (F, 59)
- Dimpho Sinqina (F, 30)
- Thali King Sinqina (F, 26)
- Sigobodo Gxobela (M, 59)
Authorities are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding this devastating event and will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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