Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
terbufos ban south africalatest news & developments
The ban on the importation and use of Terbufos signals a shift toward safer, people-centred agriculture
CABINET BANS TERBUFOS

Toxic pesticide ban a victory for people and environmental justice, say activists

The ban on the importation and use of Terbufos signals a shift toward safer, people-centred agriculture

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CHEMICAL POISONING DEATHS

Legal threat to agriculture minister over delay in banning Terbufos

South African coalition pushes for immediate ban of Terbufos and other highly hazardous pesticides

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read