Be warned: the three-legged silver pot you use to cook potjiekos and other favourites is slowly poisoning you and potentially causing your kidneys to fail.
This is according to the department of health, which says informally manufactured three-legged pots, especially the widely used silver-coloured ones, are potential contributors to lead poisoning.
According to the World Health Organisation, lead poisoning causes kidney failure, reproductive issues and other ailments. Lead poisoning is particularly dangerous for children, causing permanent intellectual disability, lowered IQ and behavioural disorders, while adults may suffer from high blood pressure, infertility and cognitive decline.
