Corruption in South Africa's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) is robbing vulnerable children of their future. Meant to provide meals to 9 million learners across all nine provinces, the programme is marred by corruption, mismanagement & neglect. Malnutrition, poor academic performance, stunted development & increased dropout rates are just a few devastating consequences. The impact is felt nationwide, with each province facing unique challenges in implementing the programme. How can we ensure accountability, transparency & community involvement to safeguard the well-being & education of South Africa's future generations? What measures can be taken to prevent corruption, ensure efficient distribution of resources, and promote community-led initiatives to support our children's education and health?

Guest: Sfiso Nkala – Health Researcher at Section27 

Guest: Ms Neo Sediti - Director for the National School Nutrition Programme at the Department of Basic Education 

Guest: Lisa Sukdev - Spokesperson for Umnothowethu Trading Enterprise CC (the applicant for the Gauteng Nutrition Programme case)

Corruption in South Africa's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) is robbing vulnerable children of their future. Meant to provide meals to 9 million learners across all nine provinces, the programme is marred by corruption, mismanagement &amp; neglect. Malnutrition, poor academic performance, stunted development &amp; increased dropout rates are just a few devastating consequences. The impact is felt nationwide, with each province facing unique challenges in implementing the programme. How can we ensure accountability, transparency &amp; community involvement to safeguard the well-being &amp; education of South Africa's future generations? What measures can be taken to prevent corruption, ensure efficient distribution of resources, and promote community-led initiatives to support our children's education and health? 
Guest: Sfiso Nkala &ndash; Health Researcher at Section27&nbsp;
Guest: Ms Neo Sediti - Director for the National School Nutrition Programme at the Department of Basic Education&nbsp;
Guest: Lisa Sukdev - Spokesperson for Umnothowethu Trading Enterprise CC (the applicant for the Gauteng Nutrition Programme case)

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