The family of Eastern Cape traditional leader Nkosikazi Thenjiwe Eunice "Nogcinile" Mtirara has announced her burial following the brutal killing at her home.

SHOOTING

The family confirmed that Nkosikazi Nogcinile (71) was shot at her royal home at Mqhekezweni Great Place, Bhityi administrative area, outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape a week ago. President Ramaphosa sent his condolences to Nkosikazi Mtirara's AmaDlomo royal clan and the AbaThembu Kingdom. "This merciless attack on an elderly woman who is a leader in our society and a builder of communities fills us with grief; but it also fuels our resolve to stop violent crime and bring justice to those who live outside the law and have no respect for the dignity and lives of fellow citizens,' he said. "Every day in our country, our courts are dealing with perpetrators who think they could get away with terrorising individuals or communities. The attack on Mqhekezweni Great Place will end equally disastrously for these perpetrators.' The President said he expects justice to be exerted on the suspects who raped and robbed five learners at gunpoint in the same Mqhekezweni administrative area less than 24 hours after the attack on the royal household.

FUNERAL

Nkosikazi Mtirara's AmaDlomo royal clan and the AbaThembu Kingdom announced that she will be laid to rest on Friday at the royal homestead Komkhulu, eMqhekwezeni.