Zukiswa (not real name) is an 18-year-old Grade 12 learner at Thandokhulu High School situated in Mowbray.
“I live with my two siblings who are 17 and 18 years old and who are both currently attending Grade 12 at Isilimela Comprehensive High School.
“On 18 March 2020, my school had been closed. Since then I had not received any meals through the NSNP. I have also not been receiving any food parcels from a community feeding scheme. However, one of my siblings once received a free food parcel from a non-governmental organisation called Just Great. The food was helpful to us but only lasted for about a week.
“As far as I am aware, my school has not opened during the lockdown to provide learners with food from the NSNP. Similarly, and to the best of my knowledge, my siblings’ school did not open during the lockdown to provide food to learners.
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