Zuko Komisa

Case of selling alcohol to teenagers against Enyobeni Tavern owners to commence in October.
In October, the East London Regional Court is anticipated to resume hearings in the case against the notorious Enyobeni Tavern’s owners.
Following the deaths of 21 young people—some as young as 15—while having a good time at the tavern in June 2022, the owners, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu, were accused of selling or giving alcohol to youngsters.
The prosecution has finished presenting its evidence to the court, according to Regional Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority Luxolo Tyali.
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Over than 30 witnesses, including experts and eyewitnesses, are expected to give evidence.
“The state has led its last witness in the case against the Enyobeni Tavern couple, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu, in the East London Regional Court. Police Detective Captain Gerhard Swart was the last witness to be led by senior state prosecutor Advocate Tango Pangalele during the trial.
“Among the evidence led was from a neighbour of the Ndevu couple, eyewitnesses who were present at the establishment when the incident occurred, Eastern Cape Liquor Board officials and the CCTV footage taken from the establishment on the fateful night,”
“At this moment, it is unclear what caused the incident and hence the state declined to prosecute. The matter is referred for formal inquest, which is inquisitorial in nature, and will assist the state to establish the cause of death in order to reach the appropriate legal conclusion.”
“More than 30 witnesses, including experts and eyewitnesses, are expected to give evidence,” said Tyali.
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