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Black Tax.

I still reap the rewards of my mother’s prayers
Opinion
/ 9 August 2022

I still reap the rewards of my mother’s prayers

So many strong black women are marginalised and forgotten — and their roles seen as expected and natural

By Paballo Chauke
Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks
Education
/ 8 May 2020

Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks

A more equitable and fair society, able to conquer the effects of pandemics, starts with debt-free education and skills development

By Luke Cadden
It’s time to talk about black tax
Article
/ 15 October 2019

It’s time to talk about black tax

A new essay collection examines the practice but the pieces can feel a little monotonous

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The cost of the great masigodukeni
Article
/ 21 December 2017

The cost of the great masigodukeni

The great end-of-year homecoming is not as simple as ‘I’m back, folks!’

By Milisuthando Bongela
Going back isn’t going home
Article
/ 21 December 2017

Going back isn’t going home

I didn’t grow up with Christmas trees and wrapped presents on the 25th, so the pressure of always bearing expensive gifts isn’t quite there.

By Kwanele Sosibo
The Brother moves in on black tax
Article
/ 12 November 2015

The Brother moves in on black tax

Forever dealing with changes, The Brother Moves On regroups to stick it to the man.

By Bongani Kona
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Article
/ 23 February 2015

Six things white people have that black people don’t

There’s a reason we can’t just “move on” and get over apartheid. Its effects are still very real for black South Africans, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay

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