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Hungry pupils may get food vouchers after thieves hit schools

11 August 2020 - 06:56 By Prega Govender
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Food stored at schools for the feeding scheme is being stolen.
Food stored at schools for the feeding scheme is being stolen.
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Pupils forced to stay at home during lengthy school closures might be getting food vouchers.

This is because food stored at schools for the feeding scheme is being stolen at an alarming rate.

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