By OBAKENG MAJE
14 April 2026 – Two children aged 5 and 1 allegedly died after eating supper in Sonderwater Informal Settlement in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom. It is alleged two cousins (both girls) that are staying with their mother and grandmother in one house, went to bed after eating supper.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said it is alleged that they both woke up after a short while with stomach pains and foam coming out of their mouths. Myburgh said they were rushed to a nearby clinic, but tragically passed on shortly after their arrival at the clinic.
“A case is under investigation and an inquest is under investigation (Judicial enquiry),” she said.
The Guardian 