Parents of some of the victims who died from a toxic pesticide commonly known as Halephirimi in Naledi, Soweto, have welcomed news that by the end of February, Terbufos will be completely banned in South Africa.
Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen announced this in Cape Town on Wednesday during a media briefing to give an update on the foot and mouth disease outbreak.
It was found by the minister of health in October 2024 that the six children from Naledi died from consumption of Terbufos that led to acute organophosphate poisoning.
