Enyobeni tavern tragedy

They died in the early hours of Sunday morning, and no one could immediately explain what killed them.

I don’t know what to say.” Ndevu told journalists on Monday that she felt responsible: “It is worrying that so many children died at the place that I earn a living through. They died in the early hours of Sunday morning, and no one could immediately explain what killed them.

Authorities are still waiting for post-mortem results following the deaths of more than 20 teenagers following a pens down party at an EC tavern.

He added that preliminary investigations found that there were underage children present at the venue, and the tavern contravened the business hours. Inspector Zola Tyikwe explained that a notice was issued to the tavern owner. We are saying there is no stampede because there were three young people who were coming to speak to us when we got to the scene, and they fainted along the way.

When they closed the only door in the venue and started spraying, many people started collapsing, recalled musician Brian Mapasa.

The pushing didn't stop and we were all getting dizzy and there was just someone who kept spraying pepper spray or something." "[At the] same time there was huge number of people from outside pushing to get in. "Twenty minutes after performing I decided to leave and by the stairs which is a small area it was packed and lots of people were trying to get out the same time.

Inkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela said alcohol exacerbated many underlying social ills.

It's time we put an end to those who kill our children and who profiteer from the lives of our innocent children,” said Mandela. The Daily Dispatch reported initial speculation was that patrons were exposed to some form of poison as none of the bodies they could see had visible injuries. Another three died in hospital while two were in hospital in a critical condition.

Forensic experts at the scene where 21 children died at Enyobeni Tavern in East London. PHOTO: Johnnie Isaac, News24. Survivors of the tragedy at Enyobeni ...

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Some were there to celebrate two birthday parties after the event was marketed on the tavern’s Facebook pages. “How can it be that we are facing the same tragedy again? More than 100 were injured in the incident.

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The organisation's head, Heindrich Wyngaard said: “The government and communities should use this opportunity to jointly instil a sense of responsibility among our youth and point out the positive alternatives to taverns and pubs that exist in every community. We believe this will help all affected to deal with the pain and suffering that comes with this tragedy,” he said. It is still early stages and we are just trying to cope with the matter, but it is not easy at all. “On the day of the event I tried to stop her from going as it was already late, but that was in vain. This is not to blame the victims for what occurred. This is a child we were hoping will take the family high, as she was the first from her father’s side who was about to do Grade 12.