{"id":1202,"date":"2025-08-10T19:52:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2025-08-10T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:52:23","slug":"five-of-eight-missing-people-in-eswatini-found-dead-amid-growing-fear-and-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/1202\/national\/five-of-eight-missing-people-in-eswatini-found-dead-amid-growing-fear-and-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Five of Eight Missing People in Eswatini Found Dead Amid Growing Fear and Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Delisa Magagula<\/span><\/p>\n

A chilling revelation emerged on Friday, confirming the sombre reality that has gripped the Ngwane Park community in Eswatini. <\/span><\/p>\n

Human bones discovered beneath a tree in Mabhodini were positively identified as belonging to 23-year-old Nkosisivile Lushaba, who had been missing since April 11. This discovery marks the fifth confirmed death among eight individuals reported missing across the nation in recent months.<\/span><\/p>\n

The finding came to light when a <\/span>local<\/span> resident noticed a rope hanging from a tree near his parents\u2019 home. Upon investigation, he uncovered hip bones and a human skull nearby. The police were promptly notified, and a comprehensive search over the weekend revealed additional skeletal remains, including ribs and hand bones scattered in the vicinity. Sources indicate that the separation of the bones from the tree suggests that animals may have disturbed the remains.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Superintendent Phindile Vilakati, Chief of Police Information and Communications, confirmed that identification was made through clothing found near the remains, which Nkosisivile was last seen wearing. Despite significant decomposition, family members were able to identify the garments, providing some closure amidst their deep sorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A body lying on the ground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Community searches following Nkosisivile\u2019s disappearance yielded no leads in the dense summer foliage; however, recent dry winter conditions have revealed the burial site, illustrating how seasonal changes hindered early detection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nkosisivile\u2019s father, Babe Lushaba, chose not to comment, stating that it was too soon for the family to engage publicly. The community remains profoundly unsettled following the series of disappearances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This case is part of a disturbing trend in Eswatini. Of the eight individuals reported missing in recent months, five have been discovered deceased under varying circumstances:<\/span><\/p>\n