SAHRC forces entry into resort where Enoch Mpianzi died
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has forced its way into Nyati Bush and Riverbreak Resort where Parktown Boys’ High School pupil Enoch Mpianzi lost his life.
This comes after the commission was prevented from gaining access to the premises.
The 13-year-old went missing during the school's Grade 8 orientation camp in Brits, North West on Wednesday.
It is believed that he had been taking part in a river rafting activity on the Crocodile River at the time of his disappearance.
The commission’s Buang Jones says section 16 of the Human Rights Act allows them access to any premises.
"Section 16 in particular allows us to enter into any premises for purposes of exercising our power and performing our functions. We have discussed this with the detective, who is currently speaking to his superiors in order for us to enter into these premises," he said.
The drowning of Mpianzi has sent shock waves throughout the country, with many demanding accountability from the Gauteng Education Department and the school.
The family has received widespread support from various organisations, with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) expected to visit the family on Wednesday.