More than 22 children have died of suspected food poisoning in late 2024 alone. In a Daily Maverick webinar unpacking ...

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 ...

South Africa has classified a spate of poisonings as a “national disaster”, after at least 23 children have died in recent ...

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has acknowledged the challenges in addressing ongoing deaths and infections linked to foodborne illnesses.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has acknowledged the challenges in addressing ongoing deaths and infections linked to foodborne illnesses.

The tragic deaths of six Soweto children from pesticide-contaminated snacks highlight South Africa’s urgent waste-management ...

While officials target foreign and unregistered spaza shops, the root issue—deadly pesticides like terbufos and ...

As reports of pesticide-related poisonings rise, South Africa faces a critical challenge in safeguarding children’s health ...

Almost 900 foodborne disease incidents have been recorded, and 22 children have died across South Africa since September. President Cyril Ramaphosa said ...

The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered ...

Woolworths has launched an investigation after branded packaging was found during a law enforcement raid on a counterfeiting ...

He said this stage will bring together the country’s military, environmental health practitioners, the police service, the ...