“Why do a feature story on a yacht race long since finished? Well, because Kirsten Neuschäfer‘s achievement ranks among the greatest ever by a South African and – amidst the settled dust – holds lessons for all of us.” – John Webb, Executive Producer
Nightmare Nightclub
A young man is dragged from a club into a dark alley, barely responsive, his pants soaked with blood. Metres away, a group of men gathers – one of them, allegedly the owner of the well-known nightclub in Pretoria; another, his bouncer. Moments later, they re-enter the club. None of them helps the bleeding man. It’s a distressing scene, caught on CCTV and it may reveal how this notorious nightclub does business. With a reputation for violent bouncers and underage drinking, it seems that behind the club’s glittering façade lurk hidden dangers for young people looking for a good time.
Producer: Graham Coetzer | Presenter: Lourensa Eckard
Un-Welfare
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are the backbone of the social care system in Gauteng. They provide food, shelter, and medical care for some of the most vulnerable members of society, often reaching people and places that government simply can’t. Now, as Gauteng considers a policy shift for NGOs – which could reduce the very funding that these organisations need to stay afloat – the social security net that has been supporting those in need could finally crumble. But why is government so intent on changing the playing field?
Producer: Anina Peens | Presenter: Claire Mawisa
Lessons in Solitude
It’s the most gruelling unassisted solo yacht race around the world. Attempted by only the world’s finest sailors, the Golden Globe Race is designed to test skills to the limit and challenge an athlete’s mental fortitude. With no navigational tools or weather reports, Kirsten Neuschäfer battled the elements and intense loneliness for 235 days to cross the finish line a day ahead of her competitors. Now, after winning the world’s toughest sailing competition the old-fashioned way, she’s back on home soil and getting her feet stuck into her next solo adventure.
Producer: Liz Fish | Presenter: Erin Bates
CARTE BLANCHE: THE PODCAST
A Win for Freedom
Is press freedom under attack? Then, we look at how a partnership between business and government could fix the country. And some advice to the ad-hoc committee tasked with selecting a new Public Protector.
Wild, Wild West(bury)
Westbury: a stone’s throw away from Johannesburg where the wave of gangster turf killings, guns, and drugs is steadily swelling. Now, some determined mothers, who’ve paid a very high price, are kicking back against the tide.
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Finding Zuko Nonxuba
Millions of rands in medical negligence claims, 20 plaintiffs, and the disabled children who were defrauded by a disgraced lawyer. We investigate why the SAPS and the Legal Practice Council, have done nothing.
Shaka iLembe
Six years in the making, the premiere of Shaka iLembe is finally here. It promises to wow audiences with a South African story that has everything a blockbuster is made of.
Fort Hare Hit List
Corruption, fraud and murder… An explosive interview with Fort Hare’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Buhlungu reveals why there’s a target on his back.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The NHI Bill Explained
In 2019, the NHI Bill was tabled in Parliament. Four years later, the Bill was passed. This sets in motion a painstaking transition process. But what does it mean, and how will it work? We spoke to DG of Health, Dr Nicholas Crisp in 2019 to make sense of the controversial Bill.
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