Space muffins.
Photo: Facebook/Space Muffins
Suspects who allegedly sold space muffins to Grade R learners arrested
According to the Gauteng Department of Education 90 Grade R – 7 learners from Soshanguve were hospitalised after eating space muffins.
Space muffins.
Photo: Facebook/Space Muffins
Two suspects who allegedly sold space muffins (cakes laced with dagga) to 90 learners from Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve, Gauteng, have been arrested.
This follows an incident that took place on Wednesday, 20 September 2023, where 90 learners from the said school were hospitalised after consuming muffins that were suspected to have been laced with dagga.
SUSPECTS WHO SOLD SPACE MUFFINS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS ARRESTED
As previously reported by The South African, approximately 90 learners from grades R – 7 consumed what looked like muffins, suspected to be laced with dagga, which they bought from a street vendor on their way to school.
Educators reportedly witnessed strange behaviour from the learners in class and immediately called emergency services for necessary support. Emergency services on school premises attended to all 90 affected learners.
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According to the Gauteng Department of Education, the two suspects were arrested and appeared before the Soshanguve Magistrates Court on Friday, 22 September 2023.
Spokesperson Steve Mabona said information at their disposal indicates that the two suspects, who are facing attempted murder charges, will appear in the same court on 29 September 2023.
Mabona said to date, all affected learners have been discharged from the hospital.
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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they applaud the police for their swiftness in arresting the suspects.
Chiloane said they are hopeful that they can apprehend more scrupulous individuals who may be involved in this criminal act, which can stand as a deterrent to others who seek to peddle drugs to learners.
“We are grateful that most of the affected learners are recovering and wish those who are still not well a speedy recovery,” Chiloane said.
