Midesk Desks Donation Controversy

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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

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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

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Sheree Bega