Police in Limpopo have opened inquest dockets after three people, including a seven-year-old girl, died of suspected food poisoning after a funeral gathering in Lebowakgomo.
The incident occurred at Ga-Maja, Mmotong wa Bogobe, where community members who attended the funeral began experiencing vomiting and diarrhoea between April 18 and 20.
Police said 42 people sought medical treatment at Lebowakgomo Hospital, with 38 admitted for further care as health officials worked to stabilise patients.