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    Black Tax: Burden or Ubuntu?

    By Niq Mhlongo

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    ‘The real significance of this book lies in the fact that it tells us more about the everyday life of black South Africans. It delves into the essence of black family life and the secret anguish of family members who often battle to cope.’ – Niq Mhlongo

    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJonathan Ball
    Release dateSep 12, 2019
    ISBN9781868429752
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    Niq Mhlongo

    Niq Mhlongo was born in Soweto. He has a BA from Wits University, majoring in African Literature and Political Studies. He published three novels, Dog Eat Dog, After Tears and Way Back Home, and two short story collections, Affluenza and Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree. The Spanish translation of Dog Eat Dog won the Mar de Letras prize.

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    • 2/5
      I was able to visualise the drama in most chapters it was well written. But like another reader has already said it would have been nice to also read and get views from others that believe black tax is actually burdensome. Most of the stories were monotonous and did not seem like very honest views. I feel most if given the option and reassurance that their "gods or ancestors" would not curse them will abandon this practice and enjoy their success with their immediate family members and or only those that put this extended help to good use.
    • 5/5
      A must read with focus on Africa, families, socio-economic ties.
    • 3/5
      It's an interesting read. Would have been also good to see an opposing view i.e. contributors who dont believe in black tax and their reasons. I found every contributor in this book believed in black tax and hence only spoke on that side. Would have been great to read some dissenting views.

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