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In the thorns: Farmworkers exposed to pesticides in De Doorns fear speaking out

Daily Maverick · · 1243 words · By Lillian Roberts
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23 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Annalise Abrahams* from De Doorns in the Western Cape is a seasonal farm worker.”
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Multiple web search results reference Annalise Abrahams from De Doorns in the Western Cape as a seasonal farm worker, indicating consistent reporting on this specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Annalise Abrahams* from De Doorns in the Western Cape is a seasonal farm worker. She wakes up early in the morning, surrounded by mountains that touch the clouds, shacks and small houses, in a ...
https://www.msn.com/en-za/money/general/in-the-thorns-farmwo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Annalise Abrahams* from De Doorns in the Western Cape is a seasonal farm worker. She wakes up early in the morning, surrounded by mountains that touch the clouds, shacks and small houses, in a ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lillian-roberts-b67019171_in-…
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web search NEUTRAL — What a fun and inspiring start to our financial year planning with the Seeds for Life team! 🌱 We were so excited to welcome Annalise Abrahams, digital creator behind Episode of a Housewife. This is th…
https://www.facebook.com/100013431618035/
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“She works for around R2,300 every fortnight at a grape farm, when there is work.”
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The claim regarding the specific earning amount (R2,300 every fortnight) is not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence provided for this claim is not available in the search results, and the web results provided for this index are irrelevant to the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Macadamia farming in Kenya with Murang'a 20 seedlings at 350 KSh. 125 trees per acre. 70 to 80 kg per tree. KSh 2 million revenue.
https://farmerstrend.co.ke/crops/macadamia-farming/macadamia…
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“During the off-season, the workers are 'laid off'.”
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The web search results discuss layoffs of farmworkers in general (e.g., Prima Wawona, USDA ERS), supporting the general concept of seasonal disruption, but none specifically confirm that 'Farm workers in the region are laid off during the off-season' in the context of the original article's narrative.
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web search NEUTRAL — New buyers for the auctioned off Prima Wawona farmland, as well as new training opportunities, could help those displaced by mass layoffs in central California.
https://www.kvpr.org/local-news/2024-03-19/farm-work-had-fac…
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web search NEUTRAL — Some of the laid-off Prima Wawona workers will be able to apply for unemployment benefits with the EDD, online, over the phone, or by fax or mail. These benefits aren't available to undocumented worke…
https://fresnoland.org/2024/02/06/experts-fear-the-real-numb…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Farm Labor topic page presents data and analysis on the size and composition of the U.S. agricultural workforce; recent trends in the employment of hired farmworkers; farmworkers' demographic char…
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-labor
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“At that time, NSFAS and other funds did not exist to help families that did not have money.”
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The evidence directly contradicts the claim. Multiple sources confirm that NSFAS was established to provide financial aid for low-income students, with one source noting it was formally established in 1999.
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web search NEUTRAL — The NSFAS funding model is designed to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those from lowincome households, to ensure there is equal access to higher education for qualifying ...
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379824479_An_Evalua…
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web search NEUTRAL — The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was introduced to address this matter of affordability and to change the student profile at South African universities to make it more representative …
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/85772
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web search NEUTRAL — The context and rationale The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was formally established as an income contingent student loan and bursary scheme in 1999, focusing on: redressing past discr…
https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/reports/NSFAS+Complete+Repo…
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“Annalise Abrahams became pregnant during high school but completed her matriculation.”
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The web search results provide general information about Annalise Abrahams or similar names/scenarios (e.g., 'Chicago Fire' series), but none independently confirm the specific narrative that Annalise Abrahams became pregnant during high school and completed her matriculation.
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web search NEUTRAL — What a fun and inspiring start to our financial year planning with the Seeds for Life team! 🌱 We were so excited to welcome Annalise Abrahams, digital creator behind Episode of a Housewife. This is th…
https://www.facebook.com/100013431618035/
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web search NEUTRAL — 0 Followers, 314 Following, 1,142 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Annalise Abraham (@annalisea)
https://www.instagram.com/annalisea/
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web search NEUTRAL — A TV series: "Chicago Fire" ( Season 05 Episode 11 )The series primarily tells the story of Chicago Firehouse 51's emergency rescue team. This group of fearl...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H_mQsW-s8XU
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“Annalise Abrahams was married and later became a widow, now supporting her children and grandchild alone.”
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Similar to Claim 4, the evidence only contains general references to Annalise Abrahams or related content, but no independent sources confirm the specific life events described (being married, becoming a widow, supporting children and grandchild alone).
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web search NEUTRAL — What a fun and inspiring start to our financial year planning with the Seeds for Life team! 🌱 We were so excited to welcome Annalise Abrahams, digital creator behind Episode of a Housewife. This is th…
https://www.facebook.com/100013431618035/
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web search NEUTRAL — 0 Followers, 314 Following, 1,142 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Annalise Abraham (@annalisea)
https://www.instagram.com/annalisea/
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web search NEUTRAL — www.abrahamschildrendoc.com
https://www.abrahamschildrendoc.com/uploads/lsgg76.pdf
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“Farm workers in the region are not paid a living wage despite their labor.”
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Multiple sources report instances of farm workers being paid unfairly or not receiving a living wage, citing issues like wage deductions based on picking amounts or being labeled as earning 'slave wages' in different contexts (UK, Zimbabwe).
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web search NEUTRAL — Seasonal farm workers, however, live in an area from year to year. The states with the highest percentage of both migrant and seasonal farm workers include; California, Florida, Oregon, North Carolina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmworkers_in_the_United_Stat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme.Ben is one of dozens of migrant workers who say they have not been paid after their employer linked their wages to the …
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/22/e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Farm workers are counted amongst Zimbabwe’s poorest and most marginalized, earning what can be termed slave wages. Despite land reform in the country, the same class relations between farm owners and …
https://rosalux-geneva.org/farm-workers-on-world-food-day-we…
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“Annalise Abrahams resides in her mother's house, inherited after her mother's death.”
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The web search results discuss themes of inheritance and family loss involving characters named Annalise or mothers, but no independent sources confirm that Annalise Abrahams resides in her mother's house inherited after her mother's death.
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web search NEUTRAL — Annalise Keating is a prominent criminal defense attorney and law professor at Middleton University in Philadelphia. She selects five of her first year students to intern at her firm: Wes Gibbins, Con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Get_Away_with_Murder
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web search NEUTRAL — Her mother had to be homeless (the house they had was up in flames), the father left, and she had to take care of her children. Does Ophelia not deserve respect from the children that she's caring for…
https://www.reddit.com/r/htgawm/comments/ca9auz/annalises_mo…
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web search NEUTRAL — One thing that struck me was the similarity between Annalise in her house and her mother. This is the first time we see Annalise planting flowers outside her house. Remember her mother discussing how …
https://www.filmboards.com/t/How-to-Get-Away-with-Murder/Par…
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“Farm workers in the region work eight hours during winter and nine hours during the growing season.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and therefore no verdict can be assigned other than noting the lack of evidence.
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“Farm workers in the valley produce export grapes for both wine and food industries.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and therefore no verdict can be assigned other than noting the lack of evidence.
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“Farm workers prune vines in winter and organize them on wires to prepare for grape production.”
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“Pesticides used on farms pose significant health risks to workers.”
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“Dormex is suspected of causing cancer, fertility issues, and organ damage with prolonged exposure.”
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“Farm workers are not provided with pesticide safety training or protective equipment.”
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“Farmers dismiss workers' concerns about pesticide safety, often labeling them as troublemakers.”
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“Pesticide exposure leads to skin issues, eye irritation, and respiratory problems among farmworkers.”
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“Local doctors and farmers do not communicate about pesticide-related health symptoms.”
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“Farm owners rarely attend the funerals of deceased farmworkers.”
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“Farmworkers face significant financial burdens including electricity, food costs, and loan shark debts.”
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“Farmers in the region achieved 100% profit during the packing season, while workers received only R500 as compensation.”
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“Legal protections in the region favor farm owners over farmworkers.”
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“Annalise Abrahams' mother died without receiving a living wage as a farmworker.”
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“Children in rural areas often leave school early to work, leading to involvement in gangsterism and begging due to poverty.”
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