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Black Tax

Black Tax

It's been payback since the first paycheque

2020Returning Series3 Seasons39 EpisodesTMDB

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?

Created by: Meren Reddy, Joshua Rous, Luke Rous

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Cost

Jan 21, 2020 · 23m

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.

Episode 2: Maya Angelou

Jan 28, 2020 · 23m

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.

Episode 3: First Day

Feb 4, 2020 · 23m

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.

Episode 4: One Meeting Away

Feb 11, 2020 · 23m

Fed up with her brother's slacker ways, Thuli decides to help Menzi attend a party, so he can pitch a lucrative idea to a famous DJ. Martha fires Thuli's domestic worker.

Episode 5: Take Me To Church

Feb 18, 2020 · 22m

Martha drags the whole family to church, where she's soon embroiled in competition with the head of the Women's League to collect blankets for charity.

Episode 6: What Goes Around... And Around...

Feb 24, 2020 · 21m

James tries to exploit Thuli's blackness to gain more clients. Thuli goes along with the plan, under a few conditions, until she realises it isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Episode 7: Take A Parent To Work Day

Mar 3, 2020 · 23m

To make him feel more productive, Thuli gets Sizwe a part-time job doing handyman work at her open houses. However, her dad's need to fix everything almost costs her a major sale.

Episode 8: Back To School

Mar 10, 2020 · 22m

Instead of helping Zakhele with a school assignment, Sizwe ends up taking over. He receives a grade that an overbearing grandfather deserves.

Episode 9: Boots And Blackmail

Mar 17, 2020 · 23m

After getting up on a soap box about the family overspending, Thuli is embarrassed when she falls in love with a pair of expensive boots and has to hide them. Menzi's back to his old tricks.

Episode 10: Night After Night

Mar 24, 2020 · 22m

Thuli hosts night vigils for a distant relative's funeral. She finds herself in charge of a madhouse, a befuddled James, an extravagant Antonio, and her parents' arch-nemesis — the Buthelezis

Episode 11: Mi Kasie E Su Kasi

Mar 31, 2020 · 22m

Menzi's roommates have had enough and kick him out when he lands an opportunity on a reality show and excludes them. Homeless, Menzi squats in one of Thuli's open houses.

Episode 12: Sihle's Last Stand

Apr 7, 2020 · 23m

After Martha ropes Sihle into helping her with her Women's Guild duties, the youngster's inner social justice warrior emerges. Menzi and Zakhele decide to go camping. Thuli tags along to keep them alive.

Episode 13: Time After Time

Apr 14, 2020 · 23m

Zakhele's mother, Julia, blows into town for a surprise visit. She's Thuli's best friend, a former Miss Soccer World, and a complete mess. Julia and Thuli butt heads on what being a parent means.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Black Tax Season 1 premiere?

Black Tax Season 1 premiered on January 21, 2020.

How many episodes are in Black Tax Season 1?

Black Tax Season 1 has 13 episodes.

What is the first episode of Black Tax Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Cost". It aired on January 21, 2020.

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