The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment DFFE has issued a stark warning to the public against the use of transformer oil, reports Cape town Etc .
This caution follows alarming misconceptions within communities, where transformer oil is often seen as a remedy for various ailments is inappropriately believed to be safe for personal use.
However, experts confirm that such substances may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls PCBs, toxic chemicals with severe health and environmental implications.
