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Toxic chemicals banned years ago may be finding their way into children's toys, UCT study warns
A new study from the University of Cape Town warns that children's products in South Africa could contain traces of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), toxic chemicals banned…
Illegal weight loss drug floods SA
An investigation uncovers a rapidly growing, highly lucrative shadow market in South Africa for unapproved weight-loss drugs like Retatrutide, sold openly online and in gyms…
What’s in your pad? Study sparks debate over chemical exposure in hygiene products
Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety