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CAMPUS HUNGER: Students tell of going up to 7 days without food

Daily Maverick · 27 August 2026 at 22:30

CAMPUS HUNGER: Students tell of going up to 7 days without food

University students recount skipping meals, relying on friends and university aid to manage the financial burden of student living.

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