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You are here: Home / News / Government bans import of halephirimi with immediate effect | SA News

Government bans import of halephirimi with immediate effect | SA News

13 June 2025 by Guest

Ntshaveni said this was after a report presented by the Ministerial Advisory Council on foodborne illnesses.

“Soweto was specific to determine the exposure but only the children remained in the setting. The possibility that the children consumed food contaminated with organophosphate purchased from a shop remains the most viable explanation.”

The ban will be accompanied by a suite of enforcement measures, while broader consultations are under way to identify safer alternatives to halephirimi that will ensure food security and provide options for farmers.

Meanwhile, Ntshaveni warned residents to remain vigilant as the death toll from floods in the Eastern Cape rose to 57. She said …

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    13 June 2025 at 5:45 am

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