Dangerous pesticides are a problem in South Africa – pests and poor controls are to blame
The death of six children from a pesticide galvanised the South African government to declare a national disaster.
Beyond Pesticides3 天
National Goal of Universal Organic Land Management Advocated, While Organic Food in Schools ...
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced at the end of October a $15 million program to expand access to ...
Mail & Guardian1 天
Petition seeks ban on Terbufos, highly hazardous pesticides within three months
The petition called on the government to immediately ban the toxic agrochemical Terbufos and institute mechanisms for ...
AllAfrica.com5 分钟
South Africa: Minister Commends 'Smooth and Credible' Matric Exams
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube has expressed her gratitude to the people involved in the delivery of successful 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
South Africa declares ‘national disaster’ over spate of food poisonings
South Africa has classified a spate of poisonings as a “national disaster”, after at least 23 children have died in recent ...
Beyond Pesticides2 天
Pesticide Exposure in Early Childhood Linked to Neurobehavioral Disorders, Study Finds
Study adds to the wide body of science linking pesticide exposure in children to neurobehavioral effects such as ADHD.
Bizcommunity6 天
Child pesticide poisonings a contributing factor of SA’s pending waste crisis, says expert
The tragic deaths of six Soweto children from pesticide-contaminated snacks highlight South Africa’s urgent waste-management ...
Daily Maverick6 天
Growing urgency to strengthen SA regulations on harmful pesticides
The seemingly unstoppable spate of tragic deaths of children in Soweto, Alexandra and other townships after exposure to terbufos, one of many pesticides banned in the European Union but permitted in ...