SAHRC denied access at NW resort where Enock Mpianzi died

The SAHRC was legally representing the Parktown Boys' High School pupil after he died at a grade 8 orientation camp.

The SAHRC's Buang Jones (right) with a SAPS official discussing the commission's right to enter the Nyati Bush and Riverbreak resort in Brits on 21 January 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

Kgomotso Modise | 33 days ago

BRITS - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) was on Tuesday denied access to the Nyati Bush and Riverbreak Resort where 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi died.

The SAHRC was legally representing the Parktown Boys' High School pupil after he died at a grade 8 orientation camp at the resort.

The commission and the family had requested to do a site visit, but they were locked out.

#ParktownBoysHigh #EnochMpianzi the family has arrived at the Nyati Bush resort. We are now waiting for the @SAHRCommission to arrive with Enoch’s parents. KM pic.twitter.com/9rl2MH5tuD
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) January 21, 2020

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SAHRC denied access at NW resort where Enock Mpianzi died

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