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"contents": "<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The death of the children led to the wildest community uproar in the days preceding a memorial service held on Friday, 11 October. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing their grief at the Naledi Community Hall, a representative of the Rampou family, who lost their nine-year-old child Karabo, said: “As the Rampou family, we are strong because of the community’s support. We do not wish what we experienced on any family. We plead with the government to conclude their investigations so maybe we can find closure.” </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family representative for the Sathekge family, who also lost their child Monica Ofentse Sathekge, aged six, said: “Monica’s dream was to become a teacher, but Jesus had other plans. We do not want this situation to happen again in Naledi. We need help getting the spaza shops out because it’s clear that they do not care about matters of compliance.” </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zinhle Ida Maama (7), Isago Mabote (8) and Njabulo Msimanga (7), were the other three children who died on Sunday, after reportedly eating crisps from a store allegedly owned by a migrant. A sixth child is in critical condition in an ICU.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Read more</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: </span><a href=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-08-probe-ongoing-after-5-naledi-children-die-of-alleged-food-poisoning/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probe ongoing as Naledi residents mourn death of 5 children from alleged food poisoning</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police said they are investigating five inquest dockets, which upon conclusion of investigations, may translate into murder probes.</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2405924 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ED_528591.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1747\" height=\"1165\" /> <em>Family members of the deceased at the mass memorial service of the five children at Naledi Community Hall on 11 October 2024 in Soweto. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)</em></p>\r\n<h4><b>Young souls</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“These young souls were filled with dreams, laughter and potential,” Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said, speaking at the memorial service in Soweto on Friday. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Today, we stand not only in mourning but also in outrage. We are angry and we cannot remain silent any longer. It is time to rise up and ensure that this tragedy never happens.” </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He said those who are responsible for the deaths of the children must be held accountable. </span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2405921 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ED_528588.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1111\" /> <em>Family members of the deceased at the mass memorial service at Naledi Community Hall on 11 October 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning to spaza shop operators, Chiloane said the scourge of food poisoning required collaborative efforts. “Our collective tragedy must translate to meaningful action. We owe it to the families of the children.” </span>\r\n<h4><strong>Spikes in food poisoning cases</strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The service of the five children comes as food poisoning cases affecting children are on an apparent rapid rise. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deaths of the five children were not the first in Naledi. In October 2023, two children Jele and Kgang died, allegedly after eating poisoned spaza shop food. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Read more:</b> <a href=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-06-appeals-for-calm-in-soweto-after-child-deaths-allegedly-linked-to-toxic-spaza-biscuits/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appeals for calm in Soweto after child deaths allegedly linked to toxic spaza biscuits</span></a>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2405919 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ED_528605.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1875\" height=\"1062\" /> <em>School kids at the mass memorial service of the five deceased children on 11 October 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)</em></p>\r\n<h4><b>Deja vu </b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the current year, the topic of food poisoning was highlighted by the Gauteng Department of Education in February, following the death of a six-year-old Gr 1 learner from Mandlethu Primary School, declared dead by paramedics after she started vomiting in class.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This incident happened simultaneously with that of four children aged two, three, six and nine, who were admitted at the Pholosong Regional Hospital in Tsakane, following a suspected food poisoning incident.</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2405917 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ED_528602.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1814\" height=\"1119\" /> <em>School kids at the mass memorial service. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the glaring characteristics of the food poisoning scourge is that when it surfaces, it strikes multiple times. The Naledi incident that claimed the lives of two boys occurred in early October last year, along with several other food poisoning incidents including:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In South Deep, in Gauteng’s Rand West Local Municipality, two-year-old Azince Mayeye and three-year-old Othalive Nkatshuka died in October, allegedly after eating crackers they bought from a spaza shop at a local taxi rank.</li>\r\n \t<li>A Protea South incident where Kwanda Mazazana, 14, died after eating suspected poisoned snacks from a spaza shop in the area.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe latest incident in Naledi was accompanied by several other food poisoning incidents, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Admission at Carletonville Hospital of a group of matric learners from high schools in the Merafong area, after a food poisoning incident this week.</li>\r\n \t<li>In Limpopo, the admission to hospital of 35 Makahlule Primary School learners, on suspicion of food poisoning, also this week.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2405925 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ED_528593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1862\" height=\"1099\" /> <em>Mourners at the mass memorial service. 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We owe it to the families of the children.” </span>\r\n<h4><strong>Spikes in food poisoning cases</strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The service of the five children comes as food poisoning cases affecting children are on an apparent rapid rise. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deaths of the five children were not the first in Naledi. 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Family members of the deceased at the mass memorial service of the five children at Naledi Community Hall on 11 October 2024 in Soweto. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)
Family members of the deceased at the mass memorial service at Naledi Community Hall on 11 October 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)
School kids at the mass memorial service of the five deceased children on 11 October 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)
School kids at the mass memorial service. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)
Mourners at the mass memorial service. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)
Family members of the deceased on 11 October 2024 in Soweto. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)