Thanks for the replies guys, sadly that's the best i could do photo wise. They aren't aphids, just plain white mites it turns out. Like the kind you get in worm boxes, which is where they most likely came from. Or from the lucern I used as mulch. They dont really damage the plant they just chow dead organic matter like worms but there are a goddam million of em per pot now....sigh. So far they have also proven to be rather resilient to any contact killing spray. Damn super bugs here in africa man.
I've just managed to get rid of the thrips too
I've just managed to get rid of the thrips too