A Grade 3 student's tragic death sheds light on the food safety concerns in South African schools as cases of food poisoning surge.
A Grade 3 boy from Onkgopotse Tiro Primary School in Tshepisong, Roodepoort, has died from alleged food poisoning.
Tragedy struck Onkgopotse Tiro Primary School as a boy died from alleged food poisoning, shedding light on a surge in similar incidents.The tragic death of the boy comes amid increasing incidents of food poisoning among South African learners and a focus onAccording to the department, two Grade 3 boy learners from the school complained of stomach cramps in class and were rushed to the clinic.“Unfortunately, after a few minutes of receiving medical attention, one learner was certified dead.
“We wish to convey our sincerest condolences to the family of the learner and the greater school community of Onkgopotse Tiro Primary School for their loss. Subsequently, we will dispatch our psycho-social support officials to the school for necessary support,” the GDE said.“We continue to urge School Governing Bodies , parents, and communities at large to always be vigilant towards the food or snacks sold in and around schools,” Mabona said.
“The affected learners started complaining after eating snacks allegedly bought from a street vendor. Accordingly, the said learners experienced vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and shortness of breath,” Mabona said.
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