Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 08 January 2017

On M-Net & M-Net HD [101], Sunday 8 January 2017 at 19:00 & again on M-Net Plus 1 [901] at 20:00

 

 

Private Prosecution REPEAT

It’s a highly unusual, expensive and time-consuming process. But, for ordinary people frustrated with the State withdrawing its case against an accused or simply failing to prosecute, the option of running a private prosecution is another means to secure a conviction. Carte Blanche meets a tenacious family that chose this legal route, to see their daughter’s killer recently convicted and sentenced to 15 years in jail – 11 years after her death.

Producer: Eugene Botha
Presenter: Derek Watts

N2 Fossil Find REPEAT

A treasure trove of fossils, including species never before documented, has been unearthed by construction workers on the N2 highway near Grahamstown. Carte Blanche digs up the dirt on these unique findings.

Producer: Michael Duffett
Presenter: John Webb

Malawi Migration REPEAT

Almost one third of Malawi’s population lives and works in South Africa. But for migrants, the week-long bus trip from remote Malawian villages to South African cities is treacherous and fraught with danger. Often at the mercy of ruthless human traffickers, travellers face illegal border crossings, robberies and sexual abuse. While some make it to the bright lights of Johannesburg, others are never heard from again. Carte Blanche documents the long journey to a new life.

Producer: Johann Botha
Presenter: Bongani Bingwa

Extreme Honeymoon REPEAT

What constitutes a dream honeymoon? How does a terrifying row across the Pacific with the love of your life sound? Riaan Manser and his new wife Vasti decided they wanted a story to tell their children, so they embarked on a trip to Hawaii in a one ton rowing craft. Two days in, they were hit by a huge wave in the dark and capsized. Carte Blanche joins the Mansers for a frank and amusing reflection on the most dangerous trip explorer Riaan has ever undertaken.

Producer: Joy Summers
Presenter: John Webb

Line-ups are subject to change. Stories can be viewed at www.carteblanche.co.za.

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