Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 20 August 2017

On M-Net & M-Net HD [101], Sunday 20 August 2017 at 19:04 & again on M-Net Plus 1 [901] at 20:00

*Please take note that this week’s episode will start slightly later at 19:04, and not at 19:00.*

Illegal Roadblocks

In the aftermath of the alleged murder of a young man at the hands of the Johannesburg Metro Police, Carte Blanche examines the legality of some roadblocks, unsupervised roadside stops and the power of the police to stop and detain motorists. As thousands of drivers claim unlawful abuse by officials soliciting bribes, are roadblocks a crime prevention measure or just another way to extort money from fearful motorists?

Producer: Eugene Botha
Presenter: Derek Watts
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Kynsna Animals

In the rush to escape the Kynsna fires, many people left their pets behind.  But despite the dangers, fire fighters still fought to rescue the terrified animals.  Now forensic investigators have concluded that the devastating fires were caused by human negligence which also resulted in the decimation of wildlife, livestock grazing pastures and added trauma for pet owners. How did animal welfare organizations cope with the influx of injured animals?

Producer: Michael Duffet
Presenter: John Webb

Down The Drain

Corruption, wastage and mismanagement at State-owned enterprises and in government departments – that’s the recipe costing South African taxpayers billions of rands every year.  But how much is really going down the drain? Carte Blanche tallies up the costs and the massive losses to State coffers.

Producer: Marzanne van den Berg and Anna-Maria van Niekerk
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender 

The Threat to Great White Sharks

Shark cage diving is a multi-million rand industry, bringing international tourists to the shores of Gansbaai, but for months, not a single Great White Shark could be spotted. Instead, the carcasses of four Great Whites washed ashore. Tourism waned and businesses battled to survive.  Why did the sharks disappear? Carte Blanche investigates.

Producer: Annalise Lubbe
Presenter: John Webb
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Report Card: Museums

Neglected, crumbling and broken – that was the state of some of the buildings and artefacts in many of our Museums and Heritage Sites. This week, our Report Card returns to find out whether the officials responsible have fixed the problems in our dilapidating historical sites.

Producer: Sasha Schwendenwein

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