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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