Series synopsis
Black Tax is a comedy family television series that premiered on e.tv on January 21, 2020. It was created by Meren Reddy, Joshua Rous, Luke Rous. It stars Jo-anne Reyneke, Mandla Jwara, Clementine Mosimane and Sne Dladla.
Growing up in a tightly-knit black community has helped Thuli a lot - but when her ship finally starts to come in, and distant family starts coming out of the woodwork, how much longer does she need to keep paying her black tax?
Premise
Growing up in a tightly-knit black community has helped Thuli a lot - but when her ship finally starts to come in, and distant family starts coming out of the woodwork, how much longer does she need to keep paying her black tax?
Premise: It's been payback since the first paycheque
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jo-anne Reyneke as Thuli Dlamini
- Mandla Jwara as Sizwe Dlamini
- Clementine Mosimane as Martha Dlamini
- Sne Dladla as Menzi Dlamini
- Bahle Hadebe as Zakhele Dlamini
- Mamodibe Ramodibe as Sihle Dlamini
- Owen Sejake as Bra Hugo
- Motlatsi Mafatshe as Nkanyiso
Supporting cast
- Asante Mabuza as Lulu
- Jason Goliath as Antonio
- Daniel Janks as James
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 21, 2020 | April 14, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 9, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 13 | July 1, 2023 | September 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cost What is Black Tax? When you're Thuli Dlamini, it means your father losing his pension and your parents moving in with you, and your cousin offloading her teenage son at your house. |
January 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Maya Angelou To mark Sizwe and Martha's relocation to her house, Thuli holds a ceremony to alert the ancestors, where a goat will be slaughtered. This leaves Sihle in an awkward position. |
January 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
First Day Zakhele is newly enrolled in Sihle's school, and it feels like an alien planet. Sihle recruits him to raise money for a ridiculous cause. Meanwhile, Martha and Sizwe try to adjust to their new home. |
February 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mo Moving, Mo Problems Now that the family have moved further away from EVERYTHING, Thuli struggles to get the kids to school and get to work on time. |
October 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
Let Me Manifest When Sihle gets an opportunity to go to Cape Town on a school trip, Thuli has to find an alternative stream of income to pay for it. |
October 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
Milli Not So Vanilli Martha makes it her mission to infiltrate an exclusive group, Thuli interviews for prestigious position in one of James' other companies. Sihle and Lulu get drawn into a Milli Vanilli situation. |
October 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Year, New House, Same Black Tax Thuli quits in anger after being passed over for management position, then fights for her job. |
July 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
Thuli Interrupted Thuli and Nkanyiso's relationship is exposed by Nomasonto |
July 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
That Fickle, Far-Flung Future After a party, Thuli and Shriya devise a business idea to ease black tax for women. Menzi steals it. |
July 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | e.tv |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 21, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 23, 2023 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | continue |