Not much is yet known of the cause for several learners screaming, collapsing or falling at the St Boniface High School in Kimberley on Friday (11/02).
After the incident, the school stated in a letter that it had happened in the quad area while preparing for the opening mass celebration.
“There were a lot of uncontrollable screaming and crying,” the letter read.
Priests came and prayed over the girls, and blessed the classrooms and offices. Members of the SAPS Spiritual Crime Unit also visited the school.
On social media platforms dirty tap water was pointed out as a possible cause, while another said it was “mass hysteria”.
The Northern Cape Department of Education said it was awaiting a report.
No physical harm or injury was reported.
