{
  "id": 6571791,
  "title": "GP education launches probe after discovery of new drug in schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/gp-education-launches-probe-after-discovery-of-new-drug-in-schools",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gp-education-launches-probe-after-discovery-of-new-drug-in-schools/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gauteng Education Department has launched investigations into schools across the province following the discovery of a suspected new drug, dubbed \"oil spice\" by learners, which they allegedly use to get high. The investigation commenced at Phandimfundo Secondary School in Etwatwa, Ekurhuleni, with the assistance of law enforcement as part of a School Safety Search & Seizure Operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Gauteng's MEC, Lebogang Maile, is currently in Daveyton alongside law enforcement officials to oversee the searches and bolster school safety.\n\nThe Gauteng education spokesperson, Onwabile Lubhelwana, disclosed that a sample of the drug has been seized by the SAPS for further analysis. The sample, extracted from a plastic container containing what is believed to be the drug's residue, is currently undergoing testing. According to Lubhelwana, the substance is described as \"ice,\" flavored ice, or a similar substance. The spokesperson emphasized that learners report using this alleged drug to alter their behavior in various ways, describing it as a \"different kind of high.\"",
  "summary": "The drug which the learners refer to as oil spice, is allegedly used to get high.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}