Let’s say our wonderful government gives you a “free” university education. If your average monthly salary is for eg. R40k per month, you’ll pay around R4 million in PAYE tax by the time you retire. + R2 million in VAT.

This is what “free” stuff from government looks like.

Btw, this excludes all the other levies, taxes and duties you’ll pay throughout your life.

But ok, government provides policing, state hospitals, basic education, etc, right?

Wrong. These institutions are so dysfunctional that you’re going to end up paying thousands every month for private medical, schooling, security, etc.

Please tell me why we have one of the highest personal income tax rates in the world?