Pregnant Student Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning

On Wednesday, a troubling incident occurred at Bongucele Secondary School on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, where seven students became ill, likely due to food poisoning. Among those affected is a pregnant girl, whose condition has raised alarms regarding the safety of school meals.

Current Health Status

According to KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka, the pregnant teenager is currently under precautionary observation in a hospital.

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Meanwhile, her classmates who experienced similar symptoms have been treated and discharged.

Food Safety in Schools

A preliminary investigation suggested the pupils had bought chips from a spaza shop on their way to school.

“As a department we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our learners. We discourage learners from buying food products from unauthorised vendors,” Hlomuka said.