Celebrating Tax Freedom Day 2026
Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Ayanda Zulu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Ayanda Zulu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week.
In this episode, we discuss Tax Freedom Day, the point in the year when the average South African has finally earned enough to cover their total annual tax burden and can start working for themselves instead of the state. We unpack why Tax Freedom Day keeps moving later every year, what this says about government spending and taxation, and how it affects ordinary South Africans.
Learn more about Tax Freedom Day: https://freemarketfoundation.com/tfd/