a) The budget cut on the Grant in 2020/21 totaled 1.5% over the 2021 MTEF. This cut has affected all provinces; especially on priorities, such as the meal costs, which were not substantially increased against the rising food prices. Also the honoraria for Volunteer Food Handlers could not be increased in line with the Ministerial Determination of the Department of Employment and Labour.
b, The number of learners/meals was affected by the rotation timetable. However, no meals were reduced, as all learners attending school or collecting meals/food parcels were catered for at the school.