insert_link South Africa South African Human Rights Commission calls for immediate ban on harmful pesticides The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an immediate ban on harmful pesticides, particularly Terbufos, after reports of food contamination and serious health risks. This follows the deaths of more than 20 children last year, linked to Terbufos. The commission’s Wisani Baloyi says Parliament’s portfolio committee on Agriculture has agreed to take action: today13 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates child deaths in Katima Mulilo Namibian police are investigating the deaths of four children, aged three to six, who were found inside an old, unused freezer in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. The children are believed to have been accidentally trapped while playing, leading to their suffocation. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident. today18 September, 2024
