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Grade 1 learner from Tsakane passed away after consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop.
The Grade 1 girl learner’s death has devastated Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, who said the girl died after eating biscuits from a nearby spaza shop.
It is claimed that on Tuesday, shortly before break at 11 a.m., a student from Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan, started experiencing health issues in class.
A few minutes later, the student reportedly started vomiting. The Gauteng Department of Education said the learner died on school premises.
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Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Gauteng Education MEC Spokesperson, Xolani Mkhwemte about the incident and we also got an update on the school placements in the province. Fleurhof Community Leader, Selby Leshaba gives us an update on issues surrounding the placement of pupils in the affected community.
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The learner’s parents were notified right away to come to the school, and emergency services were also called in to provide the required medical assistance, according to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE).
“Unfortunately, the learner was certified dead by paramedics upon arrival. According to information at our disposal, the parents confirmed that the child had consumed biscuits which were bought from a local spaza shop owned by foreign nationals,”
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident. We plead with parents to be vigilant concerning the edible goods that their children consume. We call upon law enforcement agencies and municipalities to be more stringent on compliance matters related to spaza shop products. Indeed, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and the school community at large,” MEC Chiloane said
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