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Society needs to have a conversation about underage drinking - Ramaphosa on Enyobeni tragedy

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns about the normalisation of underage drinking in the country. 21 teenagers who died at the Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park, East London, will be buried in a mass funeral this week. The children are suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Society needs to have a conversation about underage drinking - Ramaphosa on Enyobeni tragedy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns about the normalisation of underage drinking in the country after 21 youngsters died at the Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park, East London.

2 years ago·South Africa

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Eyewitness News

After EC tavern tragedy, Ramaphosa wants conversation around underage drinking

In his weekly newsletter, the president has referred to the incident, which took place in East London over a week ago.

2 years ago·South Africa

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The Citizen

Enyobeni tavern: SA in need of a serious conversation about underage drinking

In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa commended those who assisted the families affected by the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy. He also addressed underage drinking.“Alcohol use amongst adolescents is associated with impaired function, absenteeism from learning, alcohol-related injuries, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and risky behaviour”, Ramaphosa said.He called on South Africans to “come together to combat this vice which is robbing ou…

2 years ago·South Africa

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