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flag South Africa mandates food outlet registrations after pesticides killed over 20 children, but experts warn of deeper issues.

flag In 2024, South Africa faced a severe food-borne illness outbreak linked to hazardous pesticides, killing over 20 children and hospitalizing many more. flag The government responded by mandating the registration of all food outlets and inspections for compliance with health standards. flag However, research indicates this approach does not address underlying issues like poor infrastructure, waste management, and rat infestations in low-income areas. flag The Gauteng City-Region Observatory warns that the measures might not be effectively implemented and could negatively impact local livelihoods and food security.

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