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.
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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.
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.
Concerns of another Enyobeni as Pens Down 2023 parties start this weekend
Concerns about under-age drinking at year-end parties are growing in East London where in June last year, 21 teenagers lost their lives for as-yet unknown reasons.
Enyobeni tavern owners insist they’re innocent as inquest stalls
Enyobeni tavern owner takes a swipe at the inquest into the cause of death of 21 teenagers in his establishment while the families feel frustrated by the delay.
Parents of Enyobeni victims hope inquest will bring answers
While results of toxiciology reports have not been made public nor shared with the parents of the teenagers who died in Enyobeni Tavern, they doubt the stated cause of their death as suffocation.
Complaints about tavern foretold Enyobeni deaths
Police say that they are aware of complaints about the tavern made by members of the public before the tragedy.
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