Civil society groups are again demanding the introduction of a basic income grant, days before finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the government of national unity's first midterm budget. 

Godongwana is expected to stand firm in parliament on Wednesday on fiscal consolidation, specifically reducing government debt, curbing public spending and keeping a lid on the growth of the public sector wage bill.  ..

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