As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of “Black Tax.” While supporting extended family reflects the spirit of Ubuntu, nearly half of households are carrying the burden of one income supporting multiple dependants—placing growing pressure on personal finances.

Guest: Sharon Mmitsi: Debt Counsellor, National Debt Advisors

As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of &ldquo;Black Tax.&rdquo; While supporting extended family reflects the spirit of Ubuntu, nearly half of households are carrying the burden of one income supporting multiple dependants&mdash;placing growing pressure on personal finances.
Guest: Sharon Mmitsi: Debt Counsellor, National Debt Advisors

THE MORNING BRIEF

The National Briefing

As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of “Black Tax.”

MONEY MATTERS with Ntaoleng Lechela – Business Journalist

The Madlanga Commission will resume this morning after a short Easter break. The Commission is currently in Phase 2 and focuses on responses from individuals implicated in initial allegations. Prior to the Commission recess, recent testimony has scrutinised the flow of funds to security service providers and municipal governance corruption. This morning, the Commission is set to continue hearing testimony in relation to the Tshwane Metro Police Department. Let us listen to the spokesperson of the Commission, Jeremy Michaels, on what will be covered in the resumption of the Commission…

Guest: Prof. Nimrala Gopal, Head of the Department of Criminology and Forensic Studies at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

The Madlanga Commission will resume this morning after a short Easter break. The Commission is currently in Phase 2 and focuses on responses from individuals implicated in initial allegations. Prior to the Commission recess, recent testimony has scrutinised the flow of funds to security service providers and municipal governance corruption. This morning, the Commission is set to continue hearing testimony in relation to the Tshwane Metro Police Department. Let us listen to the spokesperson of the Commission, Jeremy Michaels, on what will be covered in the resumption of the Commission&hellip;
Guest: Prof. Nimrala Gopal, Head of the Department of Criminology and Forensic Studies at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Madlanga Commission resumption

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV. SIPHO MANTULA – Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV. SIPHO MANTULA&nbsp;&ndash; Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public &amp; International Affairs: UNISA

As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of “Black Tax.”

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