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.

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

The community of Mqhekezweni in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province is shocked at the death of a local traditional leader and the rape of five Grade 12 learners.

Nkosi Nogcinile Mtirara was shot dead inside her home while a manhunt is on for two suspects who raped the Grade 12 learners.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi.

The community of Mqhekezweni in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province is shocked at the death of a local traditional leader and the rape of five Grade 12 learners.
Nkosi Nogcinile Mtirara was shot dead inside her home while a manhunt is on for two suspects who raped the Grade 12 learners.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi.

South Africa's Eastern Cape Province is shocked at the death of a local traditional leader and the rape of Grade 12 learners

Batswana are voting in the 2024 General Elections where the incumbent, President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second.

In an election marred with controversy with the former President, Ian Khama accuses Masisi of becoming increasingly authoritarian.

Khama has also questioned the independence of the Electoral Commission citing irregularities during the registration process.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Botswana, Shingirai Madondo.

Batswana are voting in the 2024 General Elections where the incumbent, President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second.
In an election marred with controversy with the former President, Ian Khama accuses Masisi of becoming increasingly authoritarian.
Khama has also questioned the independence of the Electoral Commission citing irregularities during the registration process.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Botswana, Shingirai Madondo.

Botswana is voting in the 2024 General Elections as Masisi seeks a second

Former Botswana president Ian Khama's bold return to his country after three years in exile in South Africa, has significantly impacted the upcoming elections scheduled for 30th October.

Khama left Botswana in 2021, fearing for his safety and freedom.

During that year and again in 2023, the government under his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, brought charges against him for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, money laundering, and receiving stolen property.

In 2022, authorities issued arrest warrants due to his failure to appear in court for the firearms charges.

However, on the 13th of September, he appeared at the Gaborone magistrate court where magistrate, Mareledi Dipate upheld a previous provisional decision to revoke the arrest warrants against him.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the former president of Botswana, Ian Khama.

Former Botswana president Ian Khama's bold return to his country after three years in exile in South Africa, has significantly impacted the upcoming elections scheduled for 30th October.
Khama left Botswana in 2021, fearing for his safety and freedom.
During that year and again in 2023, the government under his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, brought charges against him for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, money laundering, and receiving stolen property.
In 2022, authorities issued arrest warrants due to his failure to appear in court for the firearms charges.
However, on the 13th of September, he appeared at the Gaborone magistrate court where magistrate, Mareledi Dipate upheld a previous provisional decision to revoke the arrest warrants against him.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the former president of Botswana, Ian Khama.

Former Botswana president Ian Khama's return to the country after three years in exile has significantly impacted the upcoming elections scheduled for 30th October

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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