In the aftermath of the Enyobeni disaster, the South African community continues to grapple with the harsh realities of alcohol consumption and the responsibility that comes with it. As the debate over regulatory reforms intensifies, many hope that meaningful change will emerge from this heart-wrenching event.

Prima facie evidence exists for criminal prosecution over the deaths of 21 young people at the Enyobeni tavern, the Mdantsane Regional Court found on Friday.

The Mdantsane regional court has found that the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in 2022 were prima facie caused by the acts or omissions of the tavern owners, an…