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*Jatropha-poison Incident Puts School Authorities Under Scrutiny* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?lz Former Minister for Education David Coltart said that is is the duty of school authorities to ensure a safe environment for learners. This comes after 59 Grade 4 pupils at Sigombe Primary School in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane suburb were on Friday hospitalised after eating poisonous Jatropha fruits. ---------- *Latest itel S24 now available on Pindula* $124 Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- Coltart said that the school authorities could be liable for negligence. He said: > I have not read much into the details of the incident but depending on the circumstances, the school authorities may be answerable for negligence. > Jatropha is a plant that grows over a long time and it should have been noticed. A headmaster is responsible for ensuring that the children in his care are in a safe environment. Reports indicate that all the affected children had been treated over the weekend and were safe. *Read Also:* *56 Bulawayo Pupils Rushed To Hospital After Consuming Jatropha Seeds* *More: Daily News* _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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