The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has made scathing findings against government over the Enyobeni tragedy.
Civilians protest outside East London High Court during the appearance of the owners of Enyobeni tavern on 25 April 2023. Picture: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Lulama Zenzile
She said the liquor board persisted in issuing liquor licences “without the requisite capacity to adequately monitor and enforce compliance” despite acknowledging “severe human capital challenges”. The commissioner said the Buffalo City metro failed to fulfil its obligations in ensuring the protection of human rights, “particularly in relation to zoning regulations, monitoring of liquor licence applications, and the establishment of a LDAC ”.
The report further stated that police officials also observed untoward behaviour of patrons and non-compliance on the part of the Enyobeni Tavern and “yet failed to effectively investigate and maintain public order”.The Department of Health was also found wanting regarding its handling of the incident.
The commissioner highlighted that the repeated postponement of formal inquest proceedings to investigate the deaths denied the victims’ families closure and “perpetuating their suffering”.
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