3.2.2 School Nutrition Programme - The school nutrition programme was funded through a conditional grant and targets learners in Quintile 1 to 3 for both primary and secondary schools. As it was funded through a conditional grant, it was required that a business plan be submitted for the funding and the programme was implemented according to the business plan. As at January 2010, the model of implementation was the goods and services approach in terms whereof supplies were appointed. This posed a number of challenges including widespread fraud and corruption, poor quality of food, non-adherence to feeding menu and standards and in certain instances no feeding took place. The last tender process for the programme was done in 2008 where after the contracts were extended for two years. After consideration of these factors and various complaints and the decision of the EXCO, it was decided to change the model to transfer payments. This entailed transferring funds to schools for the schools to fully manage the programme. This was approved by the national department and due to delays, the programme was finally implemented from March 2011. Reports indicate that the change of model had been successful despite major resistance from suppliers and certain members of staff.