ONE DIES AS 2 FAMILIES CLASH OVER LIZINYANE

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.

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