The department of basic education has condemned the circulation of videos showing pupils engaging in dangerous behaviour involving the inhalation of chemical fumes from improvised devices.
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube, warned inhaling chemical substances in this manner poses serious and potentially fatal health risks, including brain damage, respiratory failure and sudden death.
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has raised concern after a video showed school learners inhaling powder from a fire extinguisher in a dangerous trend called chuff. Officials warn the chemical powder and gas inside extinguishers can cause serious health pic.twitter.com/cfVtn8qQzS
