Gukurahundi hearings resume after funding halt

The National Council of Chiefs announced the resumption of Gukurahundi public hearings after a funding hiatus. Chief Lucas Mtshane Khumalo confirmed the initial programme period left proceedings unfinished. Southern Eye reported the hearings aim to address atrocities from the 1980s that have long fueled ethnic tensions. Previous rounds stalled due to budget constraints, drawing criticism from victims' groups who accuse the government of delaying justice. The horizon now pits a cash-strapped state against mounting pressure from international human rights bodies and survivor communities demanding accountability before the 2028 election cycle.