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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 2 MIN

40 pupils hospitalised in Mpumalanga after poisonous snack scare

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A total of 40 pupils in Mpumalanga were hospitalised after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to snacks known as Krunchy Nax. The incident began when three pupils from Ekwazini Secondary School showed symptoms of food-related illness, including stomach cramps, after consuming the snacks. More learners were later affected, prompting urgent medical attention. Gerald Sambo Mpumalanga education spokesperson gives a report. SowetanLIVE

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