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

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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

Guest: Prof. Barney Pityana - anti-apartheid stalwart 

 

Guest: Prof. Barney Pityana - anti-apartheid stalwart&nbsp;
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THE REALITY CHECK with Prof. Barney Pityana 

While the government has taken steps to cushion petrol prices last week, it has not provided similar relief for paraffin. As of 1 April 2026, the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin surged by R11.67 per litre. This surge will affect 2 million people or up to 500,000 households who rely on paraffin for basic survival. Our next guest has recently highlighted the severe impact of paraffin price hikes on low-income earners and how they contend with other costs of living such as transport, groceries, etc.

Guest: Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD)

While the government has taken steps to cushion petrol prices last week, it has not provided similar relief for paraffin. As of 1 April 2026, the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin surged by R11.67 per litre. This surge will affect 2 million people or up to 500,000 households who rely on paraffin for basic survival. Our next guest has recently highlighted the severe impact of paraffin price hikes on low-income earners and how they contend with other costs of living such as transport, groceries, etc.
Guest: Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice &amp; Dignity Group (PMBEJD)

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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