By Phumlani Saul and Azola Matros
KwaNobuhle Horror: Street Vendor’s Chips Leave Pupils Writhing in Agony
In a shocking incident that has left parents and authorities reeling, 29 primary school children were rushed to a clinic yesterday after falling ill from eating chips allegedly sold by a street vendor.
The pupils, all from Nokwezi Primary School in KwaNobuhle, complained of itchy skin and stomach cramps shortly after consuming the suspicious snacks.
It was like a scene from a horror movie,” said a teacher, who wished to remain anonymous. “Kids were screaming and crying, clutching their stomachs. We didn’t know what was happening.”
The incident occurred during lunch break when the vendor, whose identity has not been disclosed, sold the chips to the unsuspecting pupils.
Nombulelo Mdingi. Told Daily Kasi News “My child called me, crying, saying she couldn’t breathe,”
“I rushed to the school and found chaos. I demand answers.”
Authorities swiftly responded, transporting the affected children to a nearby clinic for treatment.
Nelson Mandela Bay District Health spokesperson Lumka Mtimka” said. “We take incidents like this very seriously,” said “An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the illness.”
The street vendor, who has since gone into hiding, faces potential charges of food poisoning and endangering the lives of minors.
School Principal, Thembinkosi Matika.said “This is a wake-up call for our community,” “We will work tirelessly to ensure our children’s safety.”
As the probe continues, parents and pupils remain shaken.
“How could someone do this to our children?” asked community member, Thandolwazi Nqweniso. “Justice must be served.”
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