Families welcome Enyobeni Tavern inquest outcome

The families of the 21 young people who died at Enyobeni Tavern in June 2022 have welcomed the inquest findings that the deaths were the result of asphyxiation caused by people being crushed.

Families of the 21 young people who died at the Enyobeni tavern in June 2022 gathered for a short prayer ahead of the judgement delivery of the inquest investigating who should be held liable for their death. The ruling is being delivered at the Regional court in KuGompo City… pic.twitter.com/ybJ28217fp

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The inquest findings at the KuGompo Regional Court sitting at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape are expected to be handed over to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for a decision on whether criminal proceedings against the five implicated people will be instituted.

Speaking for the families is the parent of one of the deceased young people Khululekile Ncandana, “Our message to the NPA we are saying that they should make sure harsher sentences are put forward to those who are responsible. If it’s not harsh to them, it will be a mess if an example is not done on those that were found to be responsible for this.”

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