Naledi residents block roads over children's deaths

SOWETO - Residents of Naledi in Soweto are blocking roads and are demanding that foreign-owned spaza shops be shut down.

Five children died after eating snacks they allegedly bought from a local spaza shop on Sunday.

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They complained of stomach pains, headaches, and drowsiness and some were given food because they said they were hungry.   

Now, residents want the shops closed and foreigners out of their township.

eNCA reporter, Bafedile Moerane has more details.