STUDENT HUNGER: University food schemes fill the gap as student hunger threatens academic success
By Siyabonga GoniSouth Africa
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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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- Length
- 48 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 30, 2026
- Byline
- Siyabonga Goni
- Source
- Daily Maverick