3 Bronkhorstspruit pupils treated in hospital after allegedly consuming snacks from street vendor

JOHANNESBURG - Three pupils are being treated in hospital after allegedly eating snacks bought from street vendors in Bronkhorstspruit.

Twenty-five children from the Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School, in Zithobeni, were rushed to health facilities after complaining of stomach cramps on Thursday morning.

The Gauteng Education Department said 22 learners had since been discharged after receiving treatment.

Angry residents have now embarked on demonstrations targetting local shops to shut them down.

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona: "Law enforcement and health authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, to determine the safety of the products being sold by the street vendors and to prevent future occurrences.”

Meanwhile, in Naledi, Soweto, a memorial service took place on Thursday, for Katleho Olifant, who died on Sunday.

Olifant and five of his friends died from suspected food poisoning, after eating snacks bought from a local spaza shop in the area.