Gauteng schools hit by 'space cake' trend — 15 pupils hospitalised

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A new trend that has resulted in school pupils being hospitalised has prompted authorities to issue warnings against “space cakes”.
These are edible treats containing cannabis or other dangerous substances — generally baked by pupils who sell them to other children — that have been gaining popularity.
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday issued an alert saying he was “concerned with the ongoing trend of learners consuming ‘space cakes’”.
11 Apr 2022 12AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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