The Pressure of Being the Family’s “ATM”: When Helping Loved Ones Becomes Financially Drainin

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ndumi Hadebe, boundaries and self-leadership coach and author of Handle Black Tax Like a Pro, about how for many South Africans, payday does not simply mean paying rent, buying groceries, or settling monthly bills — it also means preparing for requests from family and friends who may need financial assistance. From paying a younger sibling’s registration fees to helping parents with groceries, contributing to funerals, assisting unemployed relatives, or covering emergency expenses, many working South Africans continue to shoulder the financial burden of supporting extended family members, often at significant personal cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.