Inquest into Enyobeni tavern tragedy begins

JOHANNESBURG - The inquest into the deaths of 21 teens at Enyobeni tavern in the Eastern Cape is set to finally get underway.

The young people aged between 14 and 20 died at a pens down party in 2022.

They are suspected to have inhaled deadly fumes.

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After several delays due to a lack of expert witnesses, the inquest is now expected to begin.

It comes after owners Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu were found guilty of selling alcohol to minors.

They were given a fine of R5,000 each or 100 days in prison.