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Danger: Sanitation in South Africa, such as that found in Govan Mbeki is not adequate for people’s needs. At schools, children are exposed to the possibility of falling into an unsafe latrine or septic tank. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
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Pit latrine and septic tank tragedies: How many more children must die?

A young child’s death in a septic tank has sparked further calls for a new national audit of sanitation in schools

  • Sheree Bega
10 min read