Three young children, two one-year-olds and a four-year-old, tragically lost their lives after consuming a well-known brand of instant porridge, sparking an urgent recall of the product across South Africa and Namibia. The incident occurred in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where the children fell ill after eating Top Score Instant Maize Porridge, a product manufactured by Namib Mills.
As reported by **Cape {town} Etc** and **Daily Maverick**, the children, identified as Lithembelihle Bambela (4 years old), Iminathi Bambela (17 months), and Live Ndudane (18 months), complained of stomach issues shortly after eating the porridge. They were rushed to a local clinic for treatment but, tragically, did not survive. A fourth child who consumed the porridge received medical attention and survived.