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  "path": "/politics/2026-02-25-political-parties-criticise-budget-speech-amid-stagnant-growth/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T15:18:12.000Z",
  "site": "https://mg.co.za",
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    "Politics",
    "ActionSA",
    "Budget 2026",
    "Cosatu",
    "DA",
    "Economic Policy",
    "EFF",
    "Enoch Godongwana",
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  "textContent": "Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases",
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