Two South African men have been charged with multiple attempted murder charges after 90 children fell ill from eating drug-laced muffins. The children bought the muffins from a street vendor on their way to Pulamadibogo Primary School, north-west of Pretoria. Many were taken to the hospital for nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting, with three girls remaining in hospital. Two suspects, aged 21 and 19, were charged with attempted murder. The Gauteng provincial education department reported that teachers called an ambulance after their children began "behaving strangely" in class, causing distress to parents. Police are conducting a toxicology report to confirm if cannabis was used. Over 90 pupils received the muffins and suffered "serious pains". Around 87 pupils have been discharged, while three girl learners remain in hospital. The suspects, Ofentse Maluleka and Amukelani Nyulunga, were charged with nine counts of attempted murder. The Democratic Alliance party called for better vetting processes for street vendors and pressured the provincial government to improve safety measures at schools.
SOUTH AFRICA: CHILDREN FALL ILL FROM ‘DRUG MUFFINS'
Jeremy Bouvet
