Tavern deaths

The teenagers' bodies were found in a bar in the South African city of East London, with reports saying they had no visible wounds or signs of injury.

Officers responding to the call found most of the teenagers already dead. Their cause of death remained under investigation Monday, police spokesperson Col. Athlenda Mathe said. "This tragedy is made even more grave by its occurrence during Youth Month – a time during which we celebrate young people."

Officials say 22 teenagers died at a tavern in South Africa over the weekend — but the cause of their death remains a mystery.

The venue promoted a Saturday night of "Hooka[h] food and alcohol" on its Facebook page prior to the event. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. "We have an experienced team that is complementing the provincial team to ensure that we get to the bottom of what has led to the death of these young people," he explained. SAPS said management "has ordered the deployment of maximum resources" as officials look into Sunday's incident, according to Sunday's news release. The social media post promised live performances, surprise guests and "various" DJs. Speaking with reporters at the Enyobeni Tavern, where the deaths occurred, national Police Minister Bheki Cele said toxicology labs in Cape Town will analyze samples from the bodies of the victims, according to CNN and USA Today.

Chairperson of the parliamentary select committee on education and technology, sports, arts and culture, Elleck Nchabeleng, said this is an unprecedent ...

Chairperson of the parliamentary select committee on education and technology, sports, arts and culture, Elleck Nchabeleng, said that this was an unprecedent incident. Chairperson of the parliamentary select committee on education and technology, sports, arts and culture, Elleck Nchabeleng, said this is an unprecedent incident.

The circumstances leading to the death of the 21 teens are still unknown. Their bodies were found lying on the floor, slumped across chairs and others lying ...

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Organiser Sifiso Matinise said that the teenagers were not allowed to be inside the tavern.

I think that is how they got in.” Organiser Sifiso Matinise said that the teenagers were not allowed to be inside the tavern. Organiser Sifiso Matinise said that the teenagers were not allowed to be inside the tavern.

Township pubs, commonly referred to as taverns or shebeens, are legally allowed to sell alcohol, but safety regulations are rarely enforced.

The deceased have been taken to state mortuaries,” Manana added. “The number has increased to 20, three have died in hospital. The cause of the deaths was unknown and the local press reported that there were no signs of injuries.

South African mourners express anger over the deaths of the teenagers at an East London Tavern they say served under-aged drinkers.

At a prayer meeting at a local church, mourners and priests sang, prayed, drummed on hymn books and cried over the loss of the youngsters. The still unexplained deaths of the teens, some of whom were celebrating the end of school exams and others a birthday party, have brought an outpouring of grief and shocked a nation accustomed to injuries linked to a binge-drinking culture. South African mourners have expressed anger and despair at the death of 21 teenagers in a tavern over the weekend, as investigating authorities said they were probably accidentally poisoned by something they ate, drank or smoked.

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.

The tragedy in the Eastern Cape at the Enyobeni Tavern, which resulted in the death of 22 young people has put the liquor trading business in the spotlight.

It is also important to note that liquor licences are issued to the premises and not individuals. The first is to sell liquor that can be taken on the premises (like in a restaurant) and off-consumption where the liquor cannot be consumed on the premises but must be taken away. They are also implored not to sell alcohol to pregnant women, children, and already intoxicated patrons. It is possible to get a licence that allows a combination of the two. Licences must be renewed each year and if the renewal license is not paid on time, the license will lapse. Liquor licences are applied for and granted in accordance with the provisions of each province's liquor act.

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 ...