Starvation Crisis: 25 Young Children Die of Hunger in Nelson Mandela Bay

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A heartbreaking health emergency is unfolding in Nelson Mandela Bay, where 25 children under five have died from severe acute malnutrition in the past year, nearly double the previous year’s toll. Hundreds more are suffering. Phemelo unpacks the shocking stats with Dr. Eileen Carter from the Human Rights Commission, as they delve into the root causes and what must happen to stop this tragedy from worsening.
29 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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