Cabinet bans import of ‘halephirimi’ pesticide linked to child deaths in Soweto

SA Human Rights Commission welcomes Cabinet ban on Terbufos

The banning of Terbuvos follows incidents where a number of children died in Naledi in Soweto after easting snacks bought from spaza shops.

Cabinet approves ban on pesticide linked to children’s deaths, but deadline still uncertain

Following repeated deaths of children linked to the deadly pesticide Terbufos, the Cabinet has announced a ban on importing and selling it.

South Africa bans 'halephirimi' after Soweto food poisoning tragedy

The South African government has officially banned the importation and use of Terbufos, commonly known as, halephirimi, following the food poisoning deaths of children in Soweto last year. These deaths were linked to food contaminated with the toxic pesticide, which is classified as an organophosphate. The move also follows an investigation by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on food-borne illnesses, which focused heavily on the dangers of organo…

Cabinet gives nod to ban on imports of deadly Turbefos

The pesticide caused the death of six children in Soweto last year

Government bans import of halephirimi with immediate effect

The cabinet has, with immediate effect, banned the import of the toxic chemical rodenticides, also known as halephirimi, which was allegedly responsible for the deaths of children in Soweto last year.

Cabinet bans import of ‘halephirimi’ pesticide linked to child deaths in Soweto