AcknowledgmentsThe report was researched by Nobuntu Mbelle, researcher in the Africa Division and Tony Tate, researcher in the Children’s Rights Division. It was written by Nobuntu Mbelle and edited by Bronwen Manby, former Deputy Director of the Africa Division, Georgette Gagnon, current Deputy Director of the Africa Division, and staff of the Children’s Rights Division. Wilder Tayler, Legal and Policy Director, and Iain Levine, Program Director, also edited the report. Dana Sommers and Colin Relihan provided assistance in the production of the report. Human Rights Watch is grateful to Nkuzi Development Association, the Free State Rural Development Association, The Rural Action Committee, and the National Land Committee for their assistance. We would also like to thank the teachers, learners and all those in the farming communities who were of immense assistance in the compilation of this report. We are grateful for the generous support of the Ford Foundation for our work in South Africa. We also recognize with appreciation the funding provided by the Oak Foundation and the Independence Foundation.
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