Times Of Swaziland: ONE DIES AS 2 FAMILIES  CLASH OVER  LIZINYANE

ONE DIES AS 2 FAMILIES  CLASH OVER  LIZINYANE
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Maxwell Molapo on 07/03/2025 11:23:00


SITEKI - A dispute over a kid (lizinyane) has escalated into a violent clash
between two families at Macetjeni, Siphofaneni, resulting in one death and
multiple hospitalisations.
The Ndlovu and Fakudze families, neighbours under Gilgal Inkhundla, are now
embroiled in a bitter feud. The conflict centres on the ownership of a kid. The
Ndlovu family reported a missing newly-born lizinyane, and weeks later, children
returned a stray goat to their homestead. However, the Fakudze family claimed
this goat belonged to them.
An older son from the Fakudze family retrieved the goat from the Ndlovu
homestead, leading to a confrontation in February 2025. Last Sunday, at
approximately 5am, sons from the Ndlovu family, accompanied by men from
Matsapha, allegedly broke into Sipho Fakudze’s house.Fakudze, who had
retrieved the goat, was assaulted with golf clubs and taken to the Ndlovu
homestead, where the beating continued. Neighbours reported hearing his cries
for help.
When neighbours intervened, a brawl ensued. Lomazulu Dlamini, Mshiyeni
Ndlovu’s wife, was reportedly armed with a spear and involved in the fighting.
She sustained head injuries from a shovel attack. Police arrived at 11am,
finding Lomazulu Dlamini unconscious and Sipho Fakudze severely injured. Both
were taken to the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, where Lomazulu Dlamini died
on Monday. Sipho remains in critical condition.
Sorrow
Indvuna yemcuba Sipho Mamba expressed sorrow over the incident, lamenting the
breakdown of neighbourly relations. He urged residents to resolve disputes
peacefully, suggesting recourse through the Master of the High Court’s Office
in Siteki. He also urged respect for Indlunkhulu and the law.
Chief Police Information and Communications Officer Senior Superintendent
Phindile Vilakati, confirmed the incident and stated that members of both
families were hospitalised for the injuries sustained during the confrontation.