South Africa: Kukhanya - a Young Burn Survivor's Tale

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Seven-year-old Kukhanya Ngxumza suffered severe burns when he was only a few months old. Today, he is teased at school, but he doesn't let bullies win.

Kukhanya is shy as he makes himself two slices of bread after coming home from school. He hides in the bedroom as he listens to his aunt tell GroundUp about his story.

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