The bidders say the integrity of a R9 billion feeding scheme for learners in primary, secondary and special-needs schools is at stake across the province. Further, affected bidders are seeking a supplementary affidavit from the department, asserting that it does not have the documents. If the affidavit is not supplied or fails to satisfy the court, the department could face a contempt of court order. Sukdev said the department has been ordered to submit the supplementary affidavit about the non-existence of the bid adjudication documents. The report found that about 58% of children aged 14 and younger receive social grants, primarily through the child support grant.