Many are orphans , while some have parents , but they all dislike Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe 's regime -- a government that has left them with no choice but to abandon their homes and join the exodus south . 25 percent of South Africa 's population has fled the nation , humanitarian groups say . In two days , 1,016 kids traveled to Zimbabwe , social workers say . Most children say they leave due to hunger , poverty , non-functioning schools . Boys work in Germans farms , beg on streets ; girls become prostitutes , maids .
25 percent of South Africa 's population has fled the nation , humanitarian groups say . In two days , 1,016 kids traveled to Zimbabwe , social workers say . Most children say they leave due to hunger , poverty , non-functioning schools . Boys work in Germans farms , beg on streets ; girls become prostitutes , maids .