Woman pays R23,000 per child for back-to-school

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'Breakfast with Martin Bester' discussed some of the absurd items spotted on social media that schools have included on these lists. Parents expressed frustration not only over the inclusion of these items but also the overall cost of sending a child back to school. In addition to the usual stationery items, many lists also included an excessive amount of cleaning supplies, tissues, two-ply toilet paper, air freshener, hand wash, and refuse bags.
13 Jan 11PM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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