Kimberley
The Northern Cape Department of Education is concerned about an incident which occurred yesterday at the Kenhardt Primary School in the ZF Mgcawu District. Although, no one’s health has been negatively affected, two pills were found in a packet of chips, purchased outside the school premises.
In a statement the department said the incident was reported to Law Enforcement authorities, who are conducting an investigation into the incident to determine the safety of the products being sold by the street vendors and to prevent future occurrences.
MEC Abraham Vosloo (pictured) has emphasised the importance of ensuring that learners only consume safe food. “We urge parents, legal guardians, and schools to be vigilant. Our priority is the health and safety of our learners, whilst providing quality public education.
“We have seen the outcry of communities in other parts of the country as it relates to the death of children as a result of food poisoning, hence we are calling on all Education stakeholders and society at large to assist in combating any form of food poisoning amongst children and learners.”
