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Multipurpose: McDonald’s and MiDesk donated branded school desks to St Paul’s Primary School (above) in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, late last month. More desks were given to a school in North West. Photo: X
CHILDREN S HEALTH AND EDUCATION JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING IN SCHOOLS

Not lovin’ it: Activists want education department to reject McDonald’s desks over corporate branding

The state has defended the donation to address the critical shortage of furniture at schools

  • Lyse Comins
  • Sheree Bega
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