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Expropriation
Tobacco Bill
Austerity
Privatisation
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Tax Freedom Day
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How many years of your life are you working
to fund state spending?
Your gross monthly salary
Choose a government cost
One ministerial vehicle, R1.1 million
Two ministerial vehicles, R2.2 million
One minister’s annual salary package, R2.79 million
One minister’s 5-year salary package, R13.95 million
2026 SONA, R7 million
VIP protection, R4.06 billion per year
Working lifetime
Age 18 to 65
Age 21 to 65
Age 18 to 60
Age 21 to 60
Salary assumption
Same income level throughout life
Moderate career growth
Strong career growth
Tax view
PAYE only
PAYE plus rough VAT/fuel impact
Broader visible tax burden estimate
Calculate yours
Enter your salary and choose a government cost to begin.
