A 43-year-old South African man and his four-year-old nephew have reportedly died after eating biscuits allegedly taken from a looted foreign-owned spaza shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
According to local reports, the pair consumed the biscuits after they were allegedly taken from the shop during a looting incident.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation, and authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause.
The incident has sparked concern among residents, with officials expected to determine whether the biscuits were contaminated or if another factor contributed to the deaths.
Police and relevant health authorities are investigating the case, while awaiting the outcome of forensic examinations and other medical findings.
Authorities have urged members of the public to await the outcome of investigations and avoid speculation as inquiries into the deaths continue.
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