Last month, 18 people were killed and five others injured at two neighbouring homesteads in Ngobozana village.
"During his brief appearance, the accused elected to be represented by a legal aid attorney and stated his intention to apply for bail," Tyali said.
He said the state would be opposing bail.
Tyali said the matter has been postponed to October 15 for his further criminal profiling, a report from the correctional services department regarding his parole status, and a possible bail application.
SowetanLIVE
Paroled murderer in court over the massacre of 18 people in Lusikisiki
Image: Supplied/SAPS
A convicted murderer who is out on parole appeared in court on Wednesday in connection with the massacre of 18 people at Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape.
Siphosoxolo Myekethe, 45, is facing 18 charges of murder and one count of possession of an unlicenced firearm, an AK-47 assault rifle.
According to Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luxolo Tyali, the man has two previous convictions for escaping from legal custody and murder – for which he is out on parole.
He was arrested on Monday at his home at Mthimde in the Mamfengwini area of Lusikisiki diistrict.
Last month, 18 people were killed and five others injured at two neighbouring homesteads in Ngobozana village.
"During his brief appearance, the accused elected to be represented by a legal aid attorney and stated his intention to apply for bail," Tyali said.
He said the state would be opposing bail.
Tyali said the matter has been postponed to October 15 for his further criminal profiling, a report from the correctional services department regarding his parole status, and a possible bail application.
SowetanLIVE
No one arrested for Lusikisiki massacre - NPA
Senzo Mchunu vows to clean Lusikisiki of criminals
Three suspects arrested for Lusikisiki massacre - Mchunu
Families need help with tombstones for Lusikisiki shooting victims
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos