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More than 5 million children not getting their school meals | News24

More than 19 000 schools depend on school feeding schemes, but many pupils are not getting them.

Source: https://www.news24.com

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Pravin Gordhan's desire to 'alter' a report into corruption at Eskom has put the EFF on high-alert, and they're asking the minister to call it a day.

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Jamaicans praise treatment at quarantine facility

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98 teachers, 1,800 students in S. Africa have Covid-19

At least 98 teachers and 1,800 learners in South Africa’s Covid-19 epicentre province, the Western Cape, have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus, forcing 20 schools to

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The CEO of South African Tourism has revealed that the industry is preparing to lift some restrictions when Level 2 lockdown is implemented.

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Motshekga: ‘My husband is not linked to PPE tenders’

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Kenya: Sossion - State Has to Prioritise Protocols for Post-Coronavirus Learning

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L.A. DIGEST: Operation Loves provides 400 care packages

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Faith Foster Families and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services donated 400 care packages and meals to foster

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Poll shows 75pc of learners missing out on homeschooling

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Schools re-opening: Govt musn’t play Russian Roulette with lives

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Eyes on CBC task force as term nears end

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Uganda: Expert Tips On Living With COVID-19 After Lockdown

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Government urged to consider total shutdown of schools

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Free Summer Meal Program For Youth Starts July 6th

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Education during and after the pandemic

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