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The Gauteng Department of Health says it is concerned by the alarming rise in food poisoning incidents after 41 children allegedly consumed rat poison they mistook for candy. Images: Stock/CanvaThe Gauteng Department of Health says it is concerned by the alarming rise in food poisoning incidents after 41 children allegedly consumed rat poison they mistook for candy.

Meanwhile, eThekwini residents in some areas are notified of upcoming water restrictions due to a planned 800mm trunk main shutdown. Lastly, on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, South Africans will vote for a government of their choice for the next five years. Do you know the three ballot papers?Food poisoning: 40 children consume rat poison mistaking it for candyThe department says 41 children between three and five have been receiving medical treatment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto.This year’s elections will be the seventh in South Africa’s history since the dawn of democracy in 1994.

Residents in certain areas supplied by the Wiggins Pumping System in eThekwini have been notified of water supply restrictions. This announcement comes as a result of a planned shutdown of the 800mm diameter trunk main pipeline from the Wiggins System.

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