New regulations to curb underage drinking
The new regulations involve the integration of municipal requirements in liquor licensing and on-site accountability.
Crime
‘Another Enyobeni waiting to happen’ as schools close and taverns open
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance warns that unlicensed taverns and lax liquor regulation is fuelling underage drinking.
Zama zamas need state protection, not persecution
Artisanal mineworkers call for regulation of the industry to deal with criminality.
Protest leaders arrested as tensions grow in Covid Village
Protesters allegedly burned down shacks belonging to residents not joining the protest action.
Court rules against Home Affairs on Omotoso arrest
Protesters outside the East London court were furious over the release of Omotoso.
Clergy support closure of Omotoso church and his deportation
Different groups protested outside East London Magistrates Court where Timothy Omotoso appeared.
Enyobeni survivors testify in court
The Inquest will resume in June with Enyobeni owner expected to testify.
Footage from Enyobeni security cameras show panic and tragedy unfold
CCTV footage inside and outside of Enyobeni Tavern reveal what happened on the night of 26 June 2022.
Enyobeni Tavern manager accuses court of fabricating evidence
The Enyobeni Tavern inquest continues with the testimony of experts until the end of this week.
Rage over rape of seven-year-old ‘Cwecwe’ in Matatiele
Parliament’s education committee plans to visit the alleged scene of the crime at Bergview College in the coming weeks.
Minibus taxi blockade shuts down East London
Taxi drivers blocked roads in East London in solidarity with a taxi boss accused of serious crimes.
Eastern Cape Liquor Board issued Enyobeni with licence despite no approved building plan
Eastern Cape Liquor Board came under fire during the Enyobeni inquest.
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