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Three Arrested in South Africa Over Massacre of 18 Relatives

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South African police have arrested three suspects in connection with the massacre of 18 family members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. The arrests came after an extensive search following the brutal attack. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced the arrests during a memorial service for the victims and indicated that a fourth suspect will be apprehended soon.

The attack occurred last week when gunmen opened fire on two homes, resulting in the deaths of 15 women and 3 men. Victims ranged in age from 14 to 64 years, and many suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head. According to a Reuters report, the family was gathered for a traditional ceremony at the time of the attack.

The motive remains under investigation. However, the suspects are scheduled to appear in court to face charges.

 Zimbabwe will pay an initial $20 million this month to farmers whose land was seized during the country’s controversial land reform program in the early 2000s. The compensation will go to foreign white farmers and Black Zimbabweans, according to the government. The land seizures, orchestrated by then-President Robert Mugabe, largely targeted white-owned farms, but some foreign farmers and locals were also affected.

This payment is part of efforts to revive Zimbabwe’s struggling agricultural sector, which suffered a sharp decline after the land grabs. The government hopes this move will aid economic recovery and resolve longstanding tensions. In 2020, a larger $3.5 billion compensation plan for 4,000 white Zimbabwean farmers was announced, but financial constraints have reportedly delayed its implementation.

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube revealed that the country is also engaging with international creditors, including the IMF, to address its $12 billion foreign debt. An IMF team is expected to visit soon to discuss debt relief measures.

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