Fact 1
4.7 million South Africans are illiterate, 4.9 million are functionally illiterate having left school before Grade 7 and have no marketable skills. Source: Stellenboch University.
Fact 2
12 Million South Africans are ‘food insecure’ and go to bed hungry regularly. Source: National department of agriculture forestry and fisheries.
Fact 3
8.6 million South Africans (37% of the population) live on R13 (US$ 1) per day and have to make trade-offs to stay alive. Source: Mail & Guardian