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Accidental deaths: Products readily available in local shops are bought to deal with problems such as rats. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
HIGHLY HAZARDOUS PESTICIDES

Deadly pesticides linked to rising poisonings, suicides in South Africa

Since 2015, cases of symptomatic pesticide poisoning have steadily increased

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
The ban on the importation and use of Terbufos signals a shift toward safer, people-centred agriculture
AGROCHEMICAL REGULATION

Petition seeks ban on Terbufos, highly hazardous pesticides within three months

Stop scapegoating spaza shops when regulation failure is to blame for poisoning deaths, groups say

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read