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The recently held symbolic mass funeral for the 21 young people who lost their lives at eNyobeni tavern in East London has been met with criticism by some people

[File Image] 19 empty coffins are displayed at #eNyobeniTavern tragedy mass funeral. The families have decided to bury their children at private ceremonies at various locations around Buffalo City Metro and Mbashe municipality.[File Image] 19 empty coffins are displayed at #eNyobeniTavern tragedy mass funeral. The families have decided to bury their children at private ceremonies at various locations around Buffalo City Metro and Mbashe municipality.

They further allege that the idea to bring empty coffins to the service wasn’t well thought through because it made the grieving families’ suffering worse.on Sunday Devastated and distraught families continue to pick up the pieces, following the deaths of their loved ones. Eugene Adams, a teacher of a deceased learner says that it is a waste of money and other efforts could have been made to assist the parents because a funeral is not just about a coffin and a grave. It is also about feeding the mourners and not letting families of those who are buried today look like beggars.

“It was more like a memorial service, it happened so well and ministers did very well. He also added that they need more sponsors, especially in sports or anything to entertain children.

 

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They never said it was a symbolic funeral.

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They went wrong especially with the display of coffins , framed pictures would have been enough.Actually the resources spent there should have been used for finding what killed the kids. But even today they are still investigating. IamThandekaThusini

It’s just a show for the ANC 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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