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Enyobeni Tragedy — SAHRC slams police, national departments for ‘systemic deficiencies’, urges liquor licence moratorium

Maverick Citizen

Enyobeni Tragedy — SAHRC slams police, national departments for ‘systemic deficiencies’, urges liquor licence moratorium

By Estelle Ellis

‘It’s too late’ and ‘not genuine’ — victims’ families reject tavern owner’s 'apology'

South Africa

‘It’s too late’ and ‘not genuine’ — victims’ families reject tavern owner’s 'apology'

By Velani Ludidi

Parents hope for answers as inquest into deaths of 21 young people at an East London tavern is set to begin

South Africa

Parents hope for answers as inquest into deaths of 21 young people at an East London tavern is set to begin

By Velani Ludidi

One year later, parents demand full autopsy reports for Enyobeni Tavern victims

South Africa

One year later, parents demand full autopsy reports for Enyobeni Tavern victims

By Velani Ludidi

Fearful Enyobeni Tavern survivors abandon memorial speeches

South Africa

Fearful Enyobeni Tavern survivors abandon memorial speeches

By Estelle Ellis

The tragic story of the Enyobeni 21 - no consequences, clarity, action or change

South Africa

The tragic story of the Enyobeni 21 - no consequences, clarity, action or change

By Estelle Ellis

Enyobeni Tavern tragedy aftermath — protesters demand taverns be shut down in central East London

South Africa

Enyobeni Tavern tragedy aftermath — protesters demand taverns be shut down in central East London

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik for GroundUp

Parents of Enyobeni 21 livid after tavern owners charged with crimes against a few victims — but not for causing their deaths

South Africa

Parents of Enyobeni 21 livid after tavern owners charged with crimes against a few victims — but not for causing their deaths

By Hoseya Jubase

Parents of dead children call for President to launch inquiry into Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

South Africa

Parents of dead children call for President to launch inquiry into Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

By Estelle Ellis and Hoseya Jubase

Tavern victims’ parents told children ‘crushed and suffocated’, but denied access to post-mortem results

South Africa

Tavern victims’ parents told children ‘crushed and suffocated’, but denied access to post-mortem results

By Hoseya Jubase & Estelle Ellis

Tavern tragedy: 'What killed our children' – two months later, families still don't have answers

Maverick Citizen

Tavern tragedy: 'What killed our children' – two months later, families still don't have answers

By Hoseya Jubase & Estelle Ellis

South Africa

Survivor says some people brought alcohol from another shebeen to ‘tavern of death’

By Hoseya Jubase & Estelle Ellis