Seven-year-old Katlego Oliphant was one of five who allegedly consumed chips on Sunday. he is currently in hospital.
Authorities are hoping the child will provide critical information for their investigation.This story has been amended with comment from the Gauteng education department, after earlier reports of the learner’s death.
“The Gauteng Department of Education wishes to confirm that the grade one boy learner from Karabo Primary School who was admitted to a local medical facility following the recent food poisoning incident in Soweto remains alive and is still in ICU.“The GDE will continue to monitor the learner’s condition in ICU, and provide necessary updates as they become available.”has reached out to the Gauteng department of health for comment. Any update will be included once recieved.
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