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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed concern after several pupils were hospitalised after consuming cannabis-laced edibles.<\/p>\n

Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said 11 pupils from Randfontein High School on the West Rand were rushed to various medical facilities on Thursday after they fell ill during school hours.<\/p>\n

He added two of the pupils were discharged while nine were admitted to hospital in a critical condition.<\/p>\n

“It was established that these learners consumed ‘space cakes’ sold by another Grade 12 pupil who is now facing suspension as a result of breaking the school’s code of conduct and endangering the lives of his fellow learners,” Mabona said.<\/p>\n

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In a separate incident on Saturday, four Grade 12 pupils from Mamellong Secondary School in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni, were also hospitalised after buying “space cakes” on their way to extra classes.<\/p>\n

“We are really concerned and dissatisfied at the ongoing consumption of these ‘space cakes’ where learners become sick and are often hospitalised.<\/p>\n

“We urge learners to refrain from purchasing or consuming unknown substances that put their health and lives at risk.<\/p>\n

“The conditions of these learners are being closely monitored to ensure their speedy recovery and safe return to their families,” Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said.<\/p>\n

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