Cape Town – Police in the North West province have initiated an inquest into the deaths of two children, aged three and 10, who reportedly fell ill after eating dinner.
The incident occurred in Regorogile, Sonop, outside Brits.
Allegedly, a 32-year-old woman prepared a meal consisting of pap, chicken feet, and wheat for the family, police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said.
After consuming the meal, all family members and three neighbouring children went to sleep.
During the early hours of Saturday, the children, aged between two and 17, became sick and vomited.
“According to information, the children aged between two and 17 became ill and vomited in the early hours on Saturday. An ambulance was called. One child was declared dead at the scene while others, including the neighbours’ children and the woman who cooked the meal, were taken to Brits Hospital for medical attention,” Mokgwabone said.
The second child died in the hospital, and two other children were transferred to George Mukhari Hospital.
Investigations are ongoing, including the collection and testing of food samples.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
