(1) Whether, in light of alarming reports that 46 learners from the Umbozane Primary School in KwaMaphumulo became seriously ill after apparently eating lollipops at school, her department has investigated the specific incident; if not, why not; if so, what are the findings;
(2) whether her department has any plans in place to prevent this from happening in the future?
(a) An investigation was conducted by iLembe District and a report will made available to the Department of Basic Education by the KZN provincial education department.
(b) The school has been issued with the Guidelines for Tuckshop Operators.