Government bans toxic pesticide ‘halephirimi’ following deaths of several children in Soweto
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The South African government has officially prohibited the importation and use of Terbufos, a highly toxic pesticide also known as "halephirimi," in a decisive move following the tragic food poisoning deaths of several children in Soweto last year. The fatalities were directly linked to food contaminated with the organophosphate pesticide, sparking national outrage and prompting an extensive investigation. The ban comes as a direct […]