South Africa: Four Years On, Enyobeni Inquest Finally Names Those Responsible

South Africa: Four Years On, Enyobeni Inquest Finally Names Those Responsible

The East London Regional Court found a prima facie case against five people over the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in 2022. The case will now go to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who will decide whether any of the five face criminal charges.

Court finds grounds for prosecution in Enyobeni tavern deaths of 21 young people

Prima facie evidence exists for criminal prosecution over the deaths of 21 young people at the Enyobeni tavern, the Mdantsane Regional Court found on Friday.

Enyobeni Tavern owners found liable for tragedy and not enforcing liquor laws

Four years have passed since the tragedy, in which the teens lost their lives, with the youngest victim just 13 years old.

Enyobeni Tavern deaths: SAHRC calls for urgent alcohol law reform after inquiry findings

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for urgent reform of South Africa’s alcohol laws after welcoming the Mdantsane Regional Court’s findings into the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in June 2022. The Commission said the ruling represented an important step towards accountability and providing the bereaved families, and the broader community with answers about the circumstances that led to the tragedy. The co…