Enyobeni case postponed to July 10 for ruling

The evidence leader in the inquest looking into the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern at Scenery Park in KuGompo City has argued for criminal charges to be instituted against the tavern owners; and that the Eastern Cape Liquor Board be held liable for the deaths of the teenagers.

The inquest sitting in the Regional Court in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape, heard closing arguments from the evidence leader, Advocate Luvuyo Vena and tavern owners, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu.

The liquor board came under fire as Advocate Vena lambasted the board for failure to ensure the safety of patrons by licencing the tavern despite non-compliance to structural and health and safety regulations.

The inquest has been postponed to July 10th for a ruling.

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