In a move that has left economists scratching their heads and the rest of us gleefully embracing our newfound laziness, the South African government has passed the groundbreaking "Free Labor for All" Act. The law, which effectively guarantees every citizen the unalienable right to make someone else do their work, has been hailed as the most progressive piece of legislation to date.

The "Free Labor for All" Act, colloquially dubbed the "Work? Not My Problem" Act, was passed with overwhelming support in Parliament this past week. According to its proponents, the law was designed to address the growing demand for "free stuff" by ensuring that nobody ever has to lift a finger again—unless, of course, it’s to point at someone else to do the lifting for them.

The brilliant minds behind this legislation argue that it’s simply a natural extension of other social programs. "If we can provide free education, free healthcare, and free houses, why stop there?" said one enthusiastic MP. "Why not take it to the logical conclusion and give people what they really want—freedom from the burden of work itself!"

Under the new law, every South African citizen is entitled to a Personal Labor Proxy (PLP), a designated individual whose sole responsibility is to perform all tasks on behalf of their assigned beneficiary. From cooking dinner and walking the dog to showing up for work, the PLP handles it all. And the best part? It's all funded by the government, which has mysteriously avoided explaining where the money is coming from.

The government insists that this move will create jobs, stimulate the economy, and, most importantly, ensure that everyone gets the free stuff they deserve. "It’s a win-win," said the Minister of Labor Redistribution, beaming with pride. "One person gets their work done without lifting a finger, and the other gets the satisfaction of contributing to society by doing it for them. It’s the ultimate expression of ubuntu!"

Some critics have pointed out potential flaws in the plan, such as the minor detail of who will actually do the work when everyone’s busy delegating. "We’re still ironing out the kinks," admitted the Minister, "but we’re confident that by the time the entire population is on board, we’ll have an efficient system in place where everyone is both working and not working at the same time. It’s the Schrödinger's cat of economic policy."

Public reaction has been predictably ecstatic. "I always knew I deserved more," said an ecstatic Johannesburg resident while lounging on a deck chair. "Now I can finally enjoy my life of leisure without the pesky interruption of having to earn it."

Meanwhile, prospective PLPs have been less enthusiastic, with one individual questioning the practicality of the scheme. "I’m supposed to be doing my own work, but now I’ve got to do someone else’s too? And they’re calling this freedom?" she asked, while trying to juggle three jobs, two kids, and a growing sense of existential dread.

Despite these concerns, the government has reassured everyone that they are committed to making this system work—somehow. They’ve even announced plans to issue "Labor Redistribution Awards" for the best-performing PLPs, though the awards themselves will be handed out by, you guessed it, someone else.

Whether the "Free Labor for All" Act leads South Africa into a new era of utopia or devolves into an unworkable mess remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the promise of getting everything for nothing has never looked so appealing—or so utterly absurd.

As the dust settles on this historic decision, one can’t help but wonder: if everyone has the right to someone else’s labor, who, in the end, is actually left to work? The government’s answer? "Don’t worry, someone will figure it out. After all, it’s not your job anymore."

And with that, we all recline a little deeper into our chairs, content in the knowledge that work is, officially, someone else’s problem. Cheers to progress!