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Mamphumisa Nyosi carrying a bag of rice in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December, 2023. (Photo: Hoseya Jubase)
Noloyiso Ngqala (51) pushing a wheelbarrow full of food from SA Harvest in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December 2023. (Photo: Hoseya Jubase)
SA harvest crew offloading food parcels in Xurana Administration area in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December 2023. (Photo: Hoseya Jubase).
Zoliswa Bushula (31) and her two children walking back home with their food parcels donated by SA Harvest in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December, 2023. (Photo:Hoseya Jubase)
(Front row) SA Harvest team lead by COO Ozzy Nel, surrounded by Lusikisiki beneficiaries in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December, 2023. (Photo: Hoseya Jubase)
A 6 year old boy carrying a bag of onions and apples donated by SA Harvest in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on 21 December, 2023.(Photo: Hoseya Jubase)