Tensions boil over in Tsakane following pupil’s death

JOHANNESBURG - Tensions are running high in Tsakane where community members are angered by the death of a pupil who allegedly ate biscuits bought from a spaza shop.

A Pshyco-Social Support Unit has been deployed to the Brakpan school following the death of the Grade 1 pupil.

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The pupil started vomiting in class and was declared dead by paramedics upon arrival.

Last year, there was an outcry after five children died in Soweto after consuming snacks from a vendor.