Black Tax
From her demanding job to family expectations, a Johannesburg single mom's life is made ever-complicated by the pressures of the "black tax."
Season 1
S01:E01 - The Cost
Thuli supports her parents, cousin's son, and slacker brother, changing her life and her daughter's forever.
S01:E02 - Maya Angelou
Thuli holds a goat-slaughtering ceremony for Sizwe and Martha's move, leaving Sihle in an awkward position.
S01:E03 - First Day
Zakhele feels out of place at school. Martha and Sizwe struggle to adjust to their new home.
S01:E04 - One Meeting Away
Thuli helps Menzi pitch an idea at a party; Martha fires the maid, sparking Sihle's feminist instincts.
S01:E05 - Take Me to Church
Martha drags family to church; competes in a charity drive. Thuli attends, due to attractive Pastor.
S01:E06 - What Goes Around...And Around...
James exploits Thuli's ethnicity for clients; soon regrets it. Zak schemes to get a phone.
S01:E07 - Take a Parent to Work Day
Thuli gives Sizwe handyman job; Martha panics over Sihle's birth control pills, misunderstanding their use.
S01:E08 - Boots and Blackmail
Thuli hides expensive boots after criticizing overspending; Menzi involves her in a styling gel scheme.
S01:E09 - Back to School
Sizwe takes over Zak's school assignment. Martha disastrously tries to matchmake for Thuli.
S01:E10 - Night After Night
Thuli hosts 4-night vigil for distant relative, managing confused James, and the Buthelezis.
S01:E11 - Mi Kasi E Su Kasi
Menzi is kicked out, squats in Thuli's open house, gets a reality show spot. Sihle panics over Zak's crush.
S01:E12 - Sihle’s Last Stand
Sihle's social justice warrior side emerges. Menzi, Zak, and Thuli go camping for survival.
S01:E13 - Time After Time
Zak's mom, Julia, Thuli's messy best friend, visits, clashing with Thuli on parenting and risking the family.
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