Highly hazardous pesticides pose risks to South Africans, says environment department official
/ 22 November 2023

Highly hazardous pesticides pose risks to South Africans, says environment department official

Toxins are found in water and the soil and these harm human health and the environment

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Ban hazardous pesticides now, SA told
/ 14 August 2023

Ban hazardous pesticides now, SA told

Chemicals banned in Europe are exported and used in South Africa

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Cornubia: Authorities to investigate UPL after chemical blaze
/ 22 July 2021

Cornubia: Authorities to investigate UPL after chemical blaze

Agrochemical giant UPL said chemical runoff was being contained and efforts were underway to deal with groundwater poisoning

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Africa must act on pesticide ‘double standards’
/ 5 March 2020

Africa must act on pesticide ‘double standards’

Humanity has long recognised the essential role of pollinating bees and insects in sustaining life and health, so much so that generations of parents have used the phrase “the birds and the bees” as a metaphor and euphemism to help explain the mechanics of human reproduction to children. Much like the phrase “there are plenty […]