Wrapping up 2024
A look back at some of the stories that mattered this year.
Enyobeni Inquest
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.
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 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.
Liquor board, police and municipality all complicit in Emoyeni deaths – EC Human Rights Commission
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is woefully understaffed yet has been unrestrained in issuing licenses.
Enyobeni owners fined for selling alcohol to a minor
The inquest into who is responsible for the deaths in June 2022 of 21 young people in Enyobeni Tavern, resumes on 29 February.
Enyobeni inquest to resume next year
The inquest into the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy in June 2022 has been postponed – for a third time – to get experts to testify on the building structure at the time and on the toxicology report.
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