Twenty-four learners of Enzani Primary School in Matsulu were rushed to Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit after allegedly eating snacks that they bought from local spaza shops.
A provincial Department of Education’s spokesperson Gerald Sambo sais some of th learners complained of stomach pains, while the others were vomiting.
“The cause is unclear at the moment, however, the affected learners reportedly bought some snacks from a local spaza shop,” he said.
Sambo said the school’s principal alerted the learners’ parents and immediately rushed them to hospital, where they are said to be in a stable condition. It is believed they have food poisoning.
Education MEC Cathy Dlamini said basic hygiene practices such as washing hands after using restrooms or before eating must be strictly adhered to at all times.
The department is monitoring the developments closely and updates will be provided.
Meanwhile the Mpumalanga Health MEC Sasekani Manzini says all 24 pupils from Enzani Primary School in Matsulu who were taken to Rob Ferreira hospital for observation after alleged food poisoning have been discharged.
