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The Eastern Cape government has defended its decision to holding a symbolic mass funeral service for 19 of the 21 young people who died at a tavern in East London last month. This follows strong criticism against the provincial government.

Coffins at the mass funeral of the Enyobeni tavern victims at Scenery Park, outside East London, 6 July, 2022.Coffins at the mass funeral of the Enyobeni tavern victims at Scenery Park, outside East London, 6 July, 2022.who died at a tavern in East London last month. This follows strong criticism against the provincial government.where President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy.

“The Eastern Cape provincial government wishes to inform South Africans that the modalities of the service came as a result of broader consultations between the next of kin, Avbob and government. It is a common cause that families have the final say on the handling of the mortal remains of their loved ones in accordance with their beliefs. The final approach to this service was therefore informed by those beliefs and preferences,” says Rantjie.

 

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SAfrica on Alcohol , in the name of ( Quote on Quote ) 'I know My right' SAfrica how far ? Last week or so, Buried 22 underage teens in the name of tavern. Now Pietermaritzburg & Soweto, SAfrican parents where have you got it wrong ? Life worth more than alcohol & sex🇳🇬🇿🇦 sorry🤷

How much was spent here?

Symbolic for who?

They will defend it, they always have symbolic service delivery. People don't want symbols, they want real, tangible things.

I wonder how much they have stolen for organizing symbolic mass funeral!!!

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