The tragic deaths of over 20 children due to pesticide-contaminated food demand urgent action. Despite existing health and safety regulations, government failures in enforcement and outdated legislation allowed this catastrophe to occur. Highly hazardous pesticides like Terbufos—banned in many neighbouring countries—remain accessible in South Africa, endangering lives, especially in vulnerable communities.
Free SA calls for immediate accountability from government officials and stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies from repeating. Together, we must protect our children from preventable harm and hold those in power responsible for their negligence.
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This campaign closed on 31 January 2025.
Children are dying because of systemic failures. Dangerous pesticides, illegal sales, and weak enforcement of health standards are taking innocent lives. These deaths are avoidable, and we must demand change to ensure no more children suffer from preventable poisoning.
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