Unravelling the Black Tax (rerun)

It's a Continent by W!ZARD Studios

Aug 19, 202400:23:44Society & Culture

This episode was first broadcast on 30th January 2024. In this episode, we explore the term Black Tax, originating in South Africa, to describe the financial support provided by black individuals to their families. Exami...

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