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Black Tax: The Unseen Burden of Success

Lebogang Poonyane and Kabelo Motlhakane Season 2 Episode 3

Black tax isn’t just about money, it’s about emotional expectations, silent obligations, and the weight of generational responsibility. In this thought-provoking episode of Mxnzplain, Lebo and Kabelo unpack what it really means to be the “one who made it” in a family, and how the pressure to give back can leave you empty.

Whether you’re navigating family guilt, burnout, or just trying to make peace with your own success, this episode is your mirror.

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