“On Sunday, we broadcast a third instalment of our investigation into Zuko Nonxuba. It’s a tough watch at times as we’re reminded of the dire state his ‘clients’ find themselves in. But it’s also a necessary watch; a reminder of the toothlessness of our criminal justice system and the extent to which its incompetence (or is it indifference?) continues to fail our country.” – John Webb, Executive Producer
Panorama in Decline
Who’s letting our national treasures rot? Mpumalanga’s iconic Panorama Route boasts some of our country’s most breathtaking scenery, from Bourke’s Luck Potholes to God’s Window. But behind the picture-perfect view lies a depressing reality: filthy ablutions, litter-strewn viewpoints, and rusted railings. A recent viral report paints a picture of mismanagement and missed opportunity. As world-class wonders are neglected, tourism dwindles. Locals hope to spur government into regenerating our priceless natural heritage. But will they be heard?
Producer: Carol Albertyn Christie | Presenter: Claire Mawisa
SPECIAL REPORT
Failure to Prosecute
It’s a story that’s haunted us for more than three years. An Eastern Cape attorney won millions from the Department of Health on behalf of children with severe cerebral palsy. But the children, living in rural poverty, saw little or none of the money. A year later, he was struck from the roll of attorneys, and a warrant of arrest issued on nearly 20 counts of fraud and theft. But he remains at large. For nearly four years, cases have dragged through the courts while millions in pay-outs vanish – and defrauded children die waiting for justice.
Producer: Tarryn Crossman | Presenter: Govan Whittles
NOW STREAMING
Under the Counter
It’s not only smokers who’ll remember the illegal cigarette trade that flourished during the COVID-19 lockdowns. But what you might not realise is that the trade in illicit cigarettes has been flourishing for much longer than the last five years. In fact, illicit sales account for over 30% of the cigarette market. But where are the cigarettes coming from, and how are they flooding our economy in such numbers? It’s an old story of poor enforcement and porous borders – but on the ground, it looks a lot more like all-out warfare. Macfarlane travelled to Musina to trace the trade that’s costing the country billions. Get the full story now on DStv Stream.
NEWS & VIEWS
WATCH AGAIN: Metro Centre Mayhem
Johannesburg’s Metro Centre, once the heart of the city, now stands condemned – an emblem of the city’s broader dysfunction. The building’s closure has made it virtually impossible to access vital municipal records, allegedly creating a black-market economy where residents pay illicit fees for access to property plans. Whistleblowers have revealed to the Democratic Alliance (DA) ongoing schemes in which desperate residents are charged R900 for digital copies and up to R2000 for original plans. “The problem is systemic as it is rooted in mismanagement, and negligence under the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), and the absence of political will to accelerate the digitisation of records,” the DA says in a statement. We reported on the dismal state of the Metro Centre in June – revisit this story now on DStv Stream.
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