There are more than 3,000 registered pesticides sprayed across South Africa, several of which are banned or severely restricted in Europe and other countries because of human and environmental safety risks. Despite the government’s promises to reform outdated pesticide policies, public health experts say there has been little movement.

Read more here: ‘Dinosaur’ pesticide law clings to life as South Africa dithers on poisons reform (dailymaverick.co.za)