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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)

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
Among the other demands is for the government to implement its 2010 pesticide policy and to integrate this with a food security plan that reduces reliance on chemicals for pest control. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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