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Gauteng girls suffer as sanitary pad funds go unused

By Palesa Matlala ·  The Department of Social Development underspent R102 million, money that could have bought sanitary pads for learners in need. ·  Principals report girls sharing one pack of pads among several family members, while others resort to rags and newspapers. The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has slammed the Department of Social Development for failing to use money that could have given schoolgirls dignity and support. According t…
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