Learners who consumed dagga-laced cookies discharged from hospital

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Eighty seven learners from Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve who were hospitalised after consuming space cookies have now been discharged, Gauteng department of education confirmed. 

The affected learners were admitted at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital on Wednesday, after learners started experiencing nausea, stomach cramps and some vomiting.

Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said they [learners] have been discharged as their condition and health significantly improved.

Mabona stated that subsequently, only three girl learners remain in hospital, and they are still receiving the necessary medical attention to return to full health.

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“We are relieved that the affected learners were discharged following this saddening incident. We wish the remaining learners speedy recovery,” said Gauteng MEC Matome Chiloane. 

Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding this incident still continue.