President Cyril Ramaphosa at the centenary celebration of the Afrikanerbond during their National General Meeting(Bondsraad) in Paarl in the Western Cape Province. President Ramaphosa continues to engage with all communities across South Africa and calls upon them to lend a hand to build a prosperous South Africa. 07/06/2018 Kopano Tlape GCIS
East London tavern deaths: Ramaphosa ‘expects the law to take its course’
President Cyril Ramapjhosa is concerned by the fact that the teens gathered at the East London tavern, despite being underage
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the centenary celebration of the Afrikanerbond during their National General Meeting(Bondsraad) in Paarl in the Western Cape Province. President Ramaphosa continues to engage with all communities across South Africa and calls upon them to lend a hand to build a prosperous South Africa. 07/06/2018 Kopano Tlape GCIS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has become the latest to add his voice, in response to the deaths of at least 20 youngsters who were found dead inside a tavern in East London.
Ramaphosa, who is in Germany attending the G7 Summit, has expressed his condolences to the families of the children affected by the tragedy.
“While the President awaits more information on the incident, his thoughts are with the families who have lost children as well as families who are awaiting confirmation of how their children may have been affected,” the Presidency said in a statement released on Sunday, 26 June 2022.
RAMAPHOSA WEIGHS IN ON EAST LONDON TAVERN DEATHS
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he remains concerned about the fact that the youngsters had gathered at the tavern, which by law should be off limits to people younger than 18.
“The President is, however, also concerned about the reported circumstances under which such young people were gathered at a venue which, on the face of it, should be off limits to persons under the age of 18. The President expects the law to take its course following investigations into the tragedy,” the Presidency added.
“This tragedy is made even more grave by its occurrence during Youth Month – a time during which we celebrate young people, advocate and advance opportunities for improved socio-economic conditions for the youth of our nation.”
President Cyril Ramaphosa
According to community members living in the township where the tavern is situated, the establishment even sells alcohol to minors and doesn’t care about the safety of customers. There have since been growing calls for the tavern’s liquor licence to be revoked.
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