At least five kids were spotted having a drink. Picture: Supplied Eastern Cape police are investigating the alleged supply of alcohol to minors after a video circulated online showing underage children drinking on Christmas Day. Another child is heard bashfully questioning why they should not be drinking alcohol, saying it is Christmas.
Ngqamakhwe police have since opened a criminal case following the circulation of the viral video depicting minors consuming alcohol on Christmas Day. The incident allegedly involved five children, a 12-year-old (the eldest), two aged 11 and two aged 8. “Consequently, a case docket has been registered for Contravention of the National Liquor Act (Act 59 of 2003) – specifically for supplying or making liquor available to minors.
This is a serious offence under South African law,” Gantana said. Gantana said no arrests have been made at this stage. “On completion of the investigation, a case docket will be submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for a decision on the way forward. Gantana said police view this incident as extremely serious.
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