Africa-Press – South-Africa. Two men accused of selling muffins laced with dagga to schoolchildren appeared in the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Amukelani Nyulunga, 19, and Ofentse Maluleka, 21, were arrested on Wednesday.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the pair faced nine attempted murder charges.
On Wednesday, 90 Grade R to 7 pupils at Pulamadibogo Primary School were hospitalised after consuming the muffins.
They had complained of nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting.
Concerned teachers alerted emergency services, who rushed the pupils to nearby health facilities.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said all affected pupils were discharged.
“We are hopeful that they can apprehend more unscrupulous individuals who may be involved in this criminal act, which can stand as a deterrent to others who seek to peddle drugs to our learners.
“We are grateful that most affected learners are recovering and wish those who are still unwell a speedy recovery.”
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