Education Dept calls parents to be more cautious after increased schools poisonings

JOHANNESBRUG - Incidents where pupils become sick after eating food are increasing in Gauteng.

In Tshepisong on the West Rand - a Grade 3 pupil died on Friday from Onkgopotse Tiro Primary School.

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The pupil and six others were rushed to hospital - apparently after having eaten biscuits bought at a local spaza shop.

This happened just a day after more than 60 pupils received medical attention in Ga-Rankuwa and Winterveldt, northwest of Pretoria.

In another case, three men accused of selling muffins allegedly laced with dagga were denied bail in the Soshanguve Magistrate's Court on Friday.

90 pupils were affected in that incident and the trio is facing multiple charges - including attempted murder.

The basic education department says communities need to come together, to ensure children's safety in and outside schools.