Two Grade 7 learners from the school admitted to selling the achaar on behalf of a woman who is a Community Work Programme member.
16 children were rushed to different hospitals after getting sick from eating achaarlearners between the ages 11 and 15 reported to the office after experiencing dizziness and vomiting from a suspected foodborne illness
“Two Grade 7 learners from the school reportedly admitted to selling the achaar on behalf of a woman who is a Community Work Programme member,” said Chiloane. He said parents were immediately informed about the situation and they accompanied their children to the medical facilities.
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