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South Africa's Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the deaths of six children in Soweto have been linked to organophosphate, a toxic pesticide

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South Africa's Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced today that the deaths of six children in Soweto have been linked to organophosphate, a toxic pesticide.

The children tragically lost their lives earlier in October after consuming snacks bought from a local spaza shop in the township, located within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in the Gauteng province.

This information was disclosed during a joint press briefing held by the Department of Health and the South African Police Service.

Channel Africa reporter, Lebogang Mabange filed this report.

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