Over the weekend, 21 teenagers tragically died at the Eyobeni tavern in Scenery Park, East London. The victims, including eight girls and 13 boys, were believed to be celebrating the end of their high school exams. Officials found no visible wounds on the bodies, and autopsies are pending to determine the cause of death, with poisoning being a possibility. Police Minister Bheki Cele and other senior officials visited the scene, expressing deep sorrow. The tavern, located in a residential area, is under scrutiny for not enforcing safety regulations and drinking-age laws. President Cyril Ramaphosa sent condolences and raised concerns about underage access to such venues. The regional liquor licensing agency is considering revoking the tavern's license and possibly pressing criminal charges against the owner for selling alcohol to minors. The incident has sparked a debate on the regulation of liquor licenses in the area.

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In East London, South Africa, 21 teenagers died under mysterious circumstances at Enyobeni Tavern, with officials ruling out a stampede. The victims, some as young as 13, showed no visible signs of injury, leading to speculation of possible poisoning through ingestion or inhalation. Survivors reported a suffocating smell and difficulty breathing. Autopsies and forensic analysis are underway, and special investigators from Pretoria have been dispatched. Safety regulations and drinking-age laws are often unenforced in township taverns. President Cyril Ramaphosa and others have expressed concern, and a prayer service was held for the victims.

Twenty-one teenagers died at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, after a night out, with officials fearing underage drinking as a possible cause. The victims, including eight girls and 13 boys, were thought to be celebrating the end of high-school exams. No visible wounds were found, and autopsies are pending to determine if poisoning occurred. Police Minister Bheki Cele and other officials responded to the scene, while President Cyril Ramaphosa sent condolences from the G7 summit. The tavern's owner, Siyakhangela Ndevu, described the event as unexpected, and the regional liquor licensing agency is considering revoking the tavern's license for selling alcohol to minors.

At least 20 young people died at Enyobeni Tavern, a pub in East London, South Africa, with the cause of death still unclear. Provincial government officials, including Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe and Oscar Mabuyane, have responded to the scene. Safety regulations in such township pubs are rarely enforced. The victims were aged between 18 and 20, with some possibly as young as 15. A stampede has been ruled out, and forensic investigators are testing for possible poisoning. The pub was overcrowded, and many victims were students celebrating after exams. Parents and onlookers gathered outside, seeking information about their children.

South Africa's high cost of mobile services, including data and voice calls, is among the highest in the world, indicating a distorted and uncompetitive market. The country has four major players in the mobile telecommunications industry. Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa of the Alliance for Affordable Internet advocates for affordable internet as a basic human right. Despite the 'data must fall' campaign and the Competition Commission's ruling to slash data prices by up to 50%, South Africans still find internet access expensive and rely on Wifi hotspots, such as those provided by local schools. The World Bank estimates that Africa will need an investment of 100 billion US dollars to provide internet access to every citizen by 2030.

South Africa's high cost of mobile services, including data and voice calls, is among the highest in the world, indicating a distorted and uncompetitive market. The country has four major players in the mobile telecommunications industry. Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa of the Alliance for Affordable Internet advocates for affordable internet as a basic human right. Despite the 'data must fall' campaign and the Competition Commission's ruling to slash data prices by up to 50%, South Africans still find internet access expensive and rely on Wifi hotspots, such as those provided by local schools. The World Bank estimates that Africa will need an investment of 100 billion US dollars to provide internet access to every citizen by 2030.