A THIRD suspect has been arrested in the space cookie case that saw more than 90 pupils from Grades R to 7 complaining of nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting at Pulamamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve, Block Y.
Two suspects, Amukelani Nyulunga, 19, and Ofentse Maluleka, 21, were initially arrested for allegedly selling muffins laced with a narcotic effect to children, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said.
A third suspect, Katlego Matlala, 29, appeared along with Nyulunga and Maluleke in the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
The trio were remanded in custody for a formal bail application on Wednesday.
Mahanjana said the three were facing 28 counts of attempted murder, after 19 more charges were added.
“It is alleged that the children started vomiting, experiencing stomach cramps and behaving strangely…