JOHANNESBURG - Tensions are escalating in Diepkloof as angry residents once again threaten to shut down foreign-owned spaza shops.
It follows the death of another child after eating suspected contaminated snacks.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the 9-year-old.
WATCH: Concern over increased cases of food poisoning in recent weeks
In another incident, a Grade 4 pupil died after eating biscuits bought from a Riverlea spaza shop.
Gauteng Education says the child was declared dead while being treated at home.
Near on 30 children have lost their lives in recent food poisoning incidents linked to spaza shops.