Sixth Naledi child to die of suspected food poisoning to be laid to rest in Soweto

JOHANNESBURG - Katleho Olifant, the last child to die from a suspected poisoning incident in Naledi, Soweto will be laid to rest on Saturday morning.

Olifant’s five friends died last week after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop.

The children suffered severe symptoms including diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting before succumbing.

Olifant spent a week in hospital before he too succumbed. 

On Saturday, family and friends are expected to gather at the Soweto Naledi Hall to bid farewell to the Grade 1 pupil.

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