Five-year-old dies in Soweto after eating contaminated snacks; 23rd child death from suspected food poisoning.

A five-year-old child in Soweto, South Africa, died after reportedly consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop. The child was taken to a local clinic, where they were declared dead. This incident follows the deaths of 22 other children due to suspected food poisoning. President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced measures to address foodborne illnesses, including the registration of spaza shops. The cause of the child's death is pending autopsy results.

November 21, 2024
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