Pit toilets replaced by substandard ‘improved’ pit toilets in EC schools
The ventilated improved pit latrines built in Eastern Cape schools do not meet safety standards.
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Eastern Cape Liquor Board issued Enyobeni with licence despite no approved building plan
Eastern Cape Liquor Board came under fire during the Enyobeni inquest.
Police failed to act on complaints against Enyobeni Tavern, officer tells court
The Enyobeni inquest is expected to continue until Friday.
Families of the deceased oppose demolition of Enyobeni
The families feel that the demolition would affect the investigation of what really happened on that fateful Saturday night in June 2022.
Damelin College found breaking labour laws in East London campus closure
An investigation by the Department of Labour and Employment in the Eastern Cape followed the closure of the East London campus.
Despite provisional re-registration, Damelin shuts East London campus
In March, the higher education department de-registered Educor for failing to prove their financial viability. The new minister of higher education in August backtracked the decision, but Damelin East London is closing anyway.
Enyobeni inquest adjourned until October as suspicion falls on bouncer
A bouncer’s use of pepper spray for crowd control has made her a potential suspect.
Testimonies at Enyobeni inquest trigger families
As details of the unfolding tragedy were shared by witnesses at the Enyobeni Inquest, the victims’ families have been traumatised. The inquest is expected to continue next week in East London.
Enyobeni survivor recalls ‘dying’
Witnesses relive the day they nearly lost their lives.
Enyobeni inquest hears from witnesses
The first group of witnesses speak of seeing no visible injuries on the bodies of the victims while a police officer noted foam in their noses.
Enyobeni inquest resumes in East London
Parents and family members of the 21 young people who died in Enyobeni Tavern in East London are hopeful that the inquest will bring justice.
Buffalo City residents protest against electricity price hikes
The Buffalo City ratepayers have vowed to disrupt mayoral events until she meets with them.
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