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STUDENT HUNGER: University food schemes fill the gap as student hunger threatens academic success
Siyabonga Goni · Daily Maverick
Published 30 Oct 2026, 8:35 pm·just now·1 min read
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Students without funding are struggling to eat and study at university, with some relying on their parents’ social grants just to get food. This happens as universities also try to provide daily meals to thousands of needy students; however, only a certain number eat due to financial constraints.
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