So this child, thanks to immediate care and advanced support, managed to survive despite more than 1,100 bee stings." He added that bees in the region tend to form new hives around this time of year.

In certain individuals, bee stings can turn into emergency situations. They can even be deadly. Always look for signs of an allergic reaction after you or your child is stung by a bee.

PIGG’S PEAK – A well-known community woman, Thulisile Magongo, was fatally stung by bees, but a lack of medication reduced her chances of survival.