In a nation where the spirit of ubuntu, the belief in the interconnectedness of humanity, is deeply ingrained, the Eastern Cape's child-headed families stand as a stark reminder of the harsh socio-economic disparities that persist in SA.
Child-headed families in the Eastern Cape are battling to make ends meet, with older siblings having to step in to play the role of parents to younger ones, while the children’s performance at school also often suffers.
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