President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 06 July 2022, attend the mass funeral service of 21 young people in East London in the Eastern Cape.

On Sunday, 26 June 2022, 21 teenagers tragically passed away at a tavern in Scenery Park, East London.

The President will be joined by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and provincial and local government leaders in comforting the families of the deceased youth.

The Mass Funeral Service will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Time: 09:00

Venue: Scenery Park Sports Field, East London

Media can contact Mr Samkelo Ngwenya, Buffalo City Metro Spokesperson on 073 557 4707 for accreditation.

Source: Government of South Africa