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title: "Mini-budget's shoddy compromise; compassion in wartime; and the Springboks' true impact on the nation"
description: "A critical look at South Africa's 2023 mini budget, how to keep compassion in a time of war and disconnection, and what the Springboks’ real gift to South Africa is."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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section: "THE WEEKEND WRAP"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-04-mini-budgets-shoddy-compromise-compassion-in-wartime-and-the-springboks-true-impact-on-the-nation/"
published: "2023-11-04T07:00:50"
updated: "2023-11-04T00:55:07"
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# Mini-budget's shoddy compromise; compassion in wartime; and the Springboks' true impact on the nation

> A critical look at South Africa's 2023 mini budget, how to keep compassion in a time of war and disconnection, and what the Springboks’ real gift to South Africa is.

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 November 2023, 09:00 SAST · Updated 4 November 2023, 02:55 SAST

## Content

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