Johnthan Paoli
THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released a report in which it holds the several government institutions directly accountable for the failure to prevent and its incompetence in handling the tragic death of 21 young people at the Enyobeni Tavern, in the Eastern Cape.
SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana, joined by Eastern Cape Provincial Manager Eileen Carter published the report on Thursday and said that it unearthed systemic deficiencies across multiple sectors, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to protect vulnerable populations and uphold human rights.
“The Enyobeni Tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need to re-calibrate regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to prioritise the protection of children’s rights,” the commission said.
This follows the tragic deaths of 21 young people between the ages of 13 and 21 at the Enyobeni Tavern, East London in 2022.
The report found that there was inadequate
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