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Black Tax
- Burden or Ubuntu?
- Narrated by: Sello Sebotsane, Peggy Tunyiswa, SK Tsubane, Mark Mwaba, Tshamano Sebe, Chumisa Cosa, Neo Mbabama, Nolifundiso Jamndu
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
A secret torment for some, a proud responsibility for others, "black tax" is a daily reality for thousands of Black South Africans. In this thought-provoking and moving anthology, a provocative range of voices share their deeply personal stories.
With the majority of Black South Africans still living in poverty today, many Black middle-class households are connected to working-class or jobless homes. Some believe supporting family members is an undeniable part of African culture and question whether it should even be labelled as a kind of tax.
Others point to the financial pressure it places on Black students and professionals, who, as a consequence, struggle to build their own wealth. Many feel they are taking over what is essentially a government responsibility.
The contributions also investigate the historical roots of black tax, the concept of the Black family, and the Black middle class. In giving voice to so many different perspectives, Black Tax hopes to start a dialogue on this widespread social phenomenon.