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  "path": "/news/2026-04-25-sa-marks-32-years-of-democracy-amid-deep-inequality-and-joblessness/",
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  "textContent": "South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty",
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