Underage patrons, pepper spray and looting at Enyobeni tavern

A former cop who headed the task team that investigated the tragedy has testified that CCTV cameras showed pepper spray was used in the poorly ventilated venue by a bouncer struggling to prevent overcrowding

24 July 2024 - 08:50 By ZIYANDA ZWENI and ANDREW RAUTENBACH

A former police brigadier who headed the task team that investigated the Enyobeni tavern tragedy has testified that CCTV cameras showed pepper spray was used in the poorly ventilated venue by a bouncer who was struggling to prevent an influx of customers into the overcrowded establishment...

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