Tuesday 27 February 2024

A GRADE 9 LIMPOPO LEARNER DIES AFTER SERVED FOOD AT SCHOOL WITH OTHER 51 LEARNERS WHO SURVIVE

A 15-year-old female grade 09 learner from Raleledu Senior Secondary school in Mogalakwena Education District under Baltimore Circuit has passed away after beng served food with other 51 learners at school.

According to Department of Education Spokesperson, Mike Maringa, the incident happened on 23 February 2024, when about 52 learners started complaining about stomach cramps and while some started vomiting after given food. 

Spokesperson for Limpopo Education, Mike Mariga says that learners were rushed to the nearby health center and later 52 learners were transferred to George Masebe Hospital where only 51 learners were treated and discharged.


The 15-year-old was the only learner who was critical and later passed on.


MEC for Department of education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya says that they will find the root cause of what happened to their learners.

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