Police continue manhunt for suspects and mastermind of Lusikisiki mass murders

Police say more arrests in the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki last month are imminent as they continue to search for more suspects and, ultimately, the mastermind behind the tragedy.

Currently five men have been arrested in connection with the murders.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu and national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola were briefing the media on updates on the investigation on Thursday.