“Ah, election year; when parties of various persuasions invoke the spirits of luminaries past to bolster their prospects at the polls. Yes, ballot season means regular reminders of the prophetic wisdom of Madiba, Sisulu, Tambo, and Suzman (dare I say Sankara?) and the parties with which they’d most closely associate today. No doubt some will… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 17 March 2024
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Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 10 March 2024
“There’s a link between two of this Sunday’s stories, tenuous though it may be. Our lead investigates a crime wave engulfing the sleepy town of Despatch, likely being driven by gangs from the notorious Northern Areas of Gqeberha. And Despatch happens to be the birthplace of Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus. I doubt the town gets… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 10 March 2024
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 3 March 2024
“Need a lift from modern life’s daily grind? Well, Sunday’s insert on a group of grannies playing competitive soccer is just the tonic. They might be in their 70s and 80s, but they’re as committed as any social league team I’ve seen play. Given some more time together, they might just give a team like,… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 3 March 2024
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 25 February 2024
“It’s a moment etched in my memory: a gifted – if academically challenged – teammate in the under-13 rugby team, jinking and side-stepping his way through opponents left clutching at fresh air. A small crowd of parents hollering and whooping from the sidelines, and the sheer acrobatic grace as he left his feet and dived… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 25 February 2024
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 11 February 2024
A Mother’s Betrayal: Watch Carte Blanche, this Sunday 11 February 2024 at 19:00, only on M-Net World Wide Webb “To talk about the economic prospects presented by a war in another part of the world seems almost immoral. But ours is a country struggling with a near-dormant economy, and it would be foolish to turn… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 11 February 2024
Coming Up On Carte Blanche 4 February 2024
“Our lineups are a mix of investigative journalism, hard news, and features. The latter normally end the show, and we tend to seek out inspirational stories to fill that slot. While it’s important that we shine a light on all corners of society, we recognise the need for a little reminder that all is not… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche 4 February 2024