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In South Africa, child poverty is a crisis that extends beyond mere financial constraints. It's a multidimensional issue that affects a child's overall wellbeing and potential, according to UNICEF.
21 Nov 2023
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Over four million SA children live below the poverty line of R647 a month
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From an income perspective, 51% of children live in money-metric poverty, surviving on less than R647 per person per month.
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