South African police are investigating the deaths of at least 21 people at a nightclub in the coastal town of East London - most minors as young as 13 years old.
It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.
Local newspaper Daily Dispatch reported that bodies were strewn across tables and chairs without any visible signs of injuries.
![A body is removed from a nightclub in East London, South Africa on June 26, 2022, where at least 21 people died. Photo / AP](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PYIKDDRHJ34MYT4BTQSRXFWD4I.jpg?auth=c5c773140dc059075a380219673a0252a4a2d028c25ff0156367f15f836c7713&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
"At this point we cannot confirm the cause of death," said health department spokesperson Siyanda Manana. "We are going to conduct autopsies as soon as possible to establish the probable cause of death."