• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us

For all official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the South African Department of Health's website at www.sacoronavirus.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
Home Enyobeni Tragedy

Social acceptability of young people drinking alcohol a serious problem: Ramaphosa

4 July 2022, 9:16 AM  |
SABC SABC |  @SABCNews
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the masses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the masses.

Image: Reuters

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the masses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the increased social acceptability of young people drinking alcohol has become a serious problem in the country.

Reflecting on the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern tragedy in East London in the Eastern Cape last week, he urged families to have frank conversations with their children about alcohol.

President Ramaphosa says families should also refrain from practices such as sending minors to buy alcohol.

He’s called on the police to step up the enforcement of laws that prohibit the sale of alcohol close to schools and monitor outlets to ensure that alcohol is not being sold to minors.

As the families prepare this week to bury their loved ones, President Ramaphosa has called on communities to work with authorities to ensure that entertainment venues selling alcohol to those under 18 face consequences.
He has urged government at all levels to develop more recreational spaces, facilities and programmes for young people in disadvantaged areas with the business community assisting with sponsorship.
The President noted that communities must work with Community Policing Forums as well as school governing bodies to play a more active role in the lives of their children to ensure their safety and well-being.
A week since eNyobeni tavern tragedy:

Meanwhile preparations are well underway for the funeral on Wednesday, of the 21 young people, including teenagers, that were killed a week ago at Enyobeni tavern, at Scenery Park in East London in the Eastern Cape.  Police are yet to release postmortem results on what caused the deaths.  

The families of the deceased are said to have asked for a mass funeral.  

Share article
Tags: GautengJohannesburgCyril RamaphosaEnyobeni tavern tragedy
Previous Post

BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea

Next Post

Sibanye Stillwater faces operation difficulties as Eskom continues to implement rolling blackouts

Related Posts

The Marikana massacre left many mineworkers dead.

Negotiations between state and claimants are progressing on Marikana massacre settlement

8 August 2022, 10:04 PM
Flowers are laid outside to honour the young people who died at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, East London.

eNyobeni tavern tragedy theft suspects denied bail

8 August 2022, 6:40 PM
Gauteng Police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela looks on during a community engagement at Soul City, Kagiso during protests against Zama Zamas.

West Rand violence shows inability of police to curb crime: Expert

8 August 2022, 6:18 PM
Workers seen fixing potholes in South Africa at the Operation Vala Zonke campaign launch.

Transport Department will work with municipalities to fix the potholes: Mbalula

8 August 2022, 4:14 PM

VIDEO | South Africa hosts US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

8 August 2022, 2:24 PM
EFF members hold a candle light ceremony for Hillary Gardee.

Hillary Gardee murder case postponed to next week

8 August 2022, 1:46 PM
Next Post
Miners work deep underground at Sibanye Gold's Masimthembe shaft in Westonaria.

Sibanye Stillwater faces operation difficulties as Eskom continues to implement rolling blackouts

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • EMS says fire at Bree Street Taxi Rank in Johannesburg has been extinguished
  • The public has until 18 May to make submissions on Icasa’s regulations for extension of expiry period for data, airtime
  • ANC NEC expected to hold a special meeting on Sunday
  • Eastern Cape flood victims plead for support as access to food, services remains difficult
  • Amathole Regional Secretary elated to have corruption charges against him dropped
  • Transnet seizes assets worth more than R20 million from employees
  • Godrich Gardee accuses Eswatini King of orchestrating his daughter’s murder
  • SA government responds to damning statement made by Eswatini spokesperson
  • Mabuyane confirms receipt of eNyobeni Tavern victims’ results
  • Major crash involving several vehicles on N3 to KZN
  • Ramaphosa given 48 hours to step aside
  • Mogalakwena Municipality in Limpopo directed to terminate appointment of more than 400 workers
  • Actress Busisiwe Lurayi has passed away
  • Miss SA Lalela Mswane crowned Miss Supranational 2022
  • EFF’s planned national shutdown won’t be an ordinary one: Malema

LATEST

The Marikana massacre left many mineworkers dead.
  • South Africa

Negotiations between state and claimants are progressing on Marikana massacre settlement


Serena Williams said she felt "pretty fresh" ahead of the clay court swing as she prepares for the French Open, which starts at the end of May.
  • Sport

Serena advances in Toronto, joins Rybakina and Halep in second round


Swaziland National Teachers' Union members
  • Africa

Swaziland National Teachers’ Union calls on members to stay home due to political tension


KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube speaking at an event.
  • Politics

Dube-Ncube to focus on addressing socioeconomic challenges in KZN


A weekly look at tech innovations and its impact.
  • SABC News Features
  • Sci-tech
  • Features

TECH IMPACT: Cybercrime and emerging technologies growing threats to SA’s banking sector


A person seen working on a tar road.
  • Potholes repair focus

Operation Vala Zonke will be closely monitored to ensure integrity, accountability: Mbalula


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2022

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2022

Previous BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea
Next Sibanye Stillwater faces operation difficulties as Eskom continues to implement rolling blackouts