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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>At least 20 people have been confirmed dead, while two others are in critical conditions in hospital, in the wake of a tragedy at Enyobeni Tavern in East London.<\/p>\n

According to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, 17 people died at the tavern in Scenery Park. Three others died in hospital.<\/p>\n

A total of 35 people have been reported missing, according to a community list.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana said they were still investigating the cause of the deaths. He said they believed the victims were aged between 18 and 20.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of residents gathered outside the tavern to try and find their loved ones. Police, who are still combing the venue, denied them entry.<\/p>\n

Mabuyane called for calm after agitated residents tried to gain entry to the tavern.<\/p>\n

“Our people will not be able to access the scene, police are busy here. We don’t want to mess up this crime scene. We want a tight case so that we get everyone accountable for this.”<\/p>\n

‘We can’t believe it’<\/b><\/p>\n

Eastern Cape Community Safety MEC Weziwe Tikana Gxothiwe asked families to help identify those who had died.<\/p>\n

“We know that there are parents that have not seen their children. We request that all the parents who have missing children report to Woodbrook mortuary.”<\/p>\n

She said the families would be provided with transport to the mortuary.<\/p>\n

Mabuyane said:<\/p>\n

He said Police Minister Bheki Cele was on his way to the scene, along with experts.<\/p>\n

“We can’t believe it. Losing 20 young lives just like that is something that should not be easy in our society. We condemn this unlimited consumption of liquor.”<\/p>\n

Eastern Cape Department of Health spokesperson Siyanda Manana said: “We are going to conduct autopsies as soon as possible to establish the probable cause of death. The deceased have been taken to state mortuaries.”<\/p>\n

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