One man collects grants and makes R1 million paying zero tax in South Africa
- A township butchery owner in South Africa earns around R1 million a year paying zero income tax.
- The informal economy is estimated at about R900 billion and accounts for roughly 12.3% of gross national product and 19.5% of total employment.
- The government is developing an informal economy tax return to broaden South Africa's tax base and is targeting sectors like the taxi industry.
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