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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)

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Government’s toxic malaise causes poisonings, not spaza shops

South Africa bows to the hazardous chemical industry and allows the use of scores of pesticides banned in Europe

Leslie London
Andrea Rother