Motsoaledi said the investigation conducted by their toxicologist revealed that the children “unequivocally” died of organophosphate.
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi said the death of the six children who died in Naledi, Soweto were not a result of food poisoning.
Motsoaledi said the investigation conducted by their toxicologist revealed that the children “unequivocally” died of organophosphate.
Organophosphates are a class of chemicals usually used for agricultural purposes, and used as pesticides, medications, and nerve agents.
“The organophosphate identified in this instance is called terbufos. All the six children dies of terbufos injection.
This is a developing story.
