Cape Town — The Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, expressed concern after yet another alleged food poisoning incident at a school in the province.
In a statement, the Department revealed that 25 learners from Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School fell ill after they had allegedly bought snacks from street vendors located outside the school.
Emergency services were deployed to the incident after learners began showing symptoms of itching and stomach pains just 30 minutes after consuming the snacks.
“Out of the 25 learners who were affected, 22 learners have since been discharged after receiving treatment. Two learners were taken to private medical facilities by their parents, and one learner remains at Zithobeni Clinic, where they are still under medical observation,” Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona said.
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The MMC of Health Services in the City of Tshwane, Cllr @MMC_Tshegofatso is at Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School. We are convening a meeting with the Environmental Health team, TMPD, and management in an effort to contain a potential food poisoning outbreak. pic.twitter.com/hoRZESPs8N
— COT MMC for Health Services (@MMC_Tshegofatso) October 17, 2024
The condition of the learners is being monitored closely and law enforcement and health authorities have launched an investigation into the safety of the products being sold.
Chiloane said learners’ safety was a priority and emphasised the importance of ensuring learners consume safe foods.
“We urge parents, guardians and schools to be vigilant. Our priority is the health and safety of our children and we wish the affected learners a full and speedy recovery,” he said.
Another multiple learners reported to have consumed poisonous snacks and as a result, they are ill and being rushed to hospitals at Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School today, Thursday 17 October, at Zithobeni, next to Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng.
Parents are being urged to rush… pic.twitter.com/8WGMeNa0Z6
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