A Butterworth teenager allegedly raped on Christmas Day, who also suffered a head injury, died in Frere hospital last week. She will be buried on Saturday.
“While we were happy as the family when his name was called up on stage, it was very painful that he was not there in person to enjoy his graduation day.”These were the words of grieving father Velile Notununu, of Corhana village, near Mthatha, whose 25-year-old son, Ayapha , was found dead in his room on Wednesday, leaving his family reeling in shock.
An inquest to determine the actual cause of death of 21 youngsters at the Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park in 2022, hit a snag at the Mdantsane regional court on Monday when the court said it needed more time to go through all statements.
Nelson Mandela Bay community activist Mzukisi Thoba says helping residents in need is more of a calling than a duty and the recognition as one of The Herald NMU Citizen of the Year category award winners will open doors for his foundation to assist more people in socioeconomic distress.
A complaint has been laid with the SA Human Rights Commission, calling for an independent inquiry into the deaths of 21 youngsters at the Enyobeni tavern on June 26. Parents say they are willing to do whatever it takes to get answers about how their children died, with some even prepared to have the bodies exhumed for further tests and investigations.