“My paternal grandparents settled in the Isle of Man after retirement. I’m not entirely sure of the circumstances as we never discussed the motive for their move from the UK. What I do recall from my one and only visit to the island is a pub called the Glue Pot, a small boat my grandfather apparently kept purely as means of collecting rainwater and weather that would have found favour only with ducks. You can imagine my surprise when I heard that several thousand South Africans now call it home.” – John Webb, Executive Producer
Safe Haven or Tax Haven?
The Isle of Man: it’s home to one of the world’s most rapidly growing populations of South African expatriates. Fear of crime and economic collapse may drive many to its rocky shores, but its growing Saffer community is just as motivated by the opportunity for “tax efficient” living. The island is a scenic outpost with zero capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and low corporate rates. As confidence in South Africa’s economy continues to crumble and emigration erodes the tiny tax-paying public, what are the consequences for inequality, service delivery and social stability back home?
Producer & Presenter: Nickolaus Bauer
Mayday!
South Africa’s highly skilled air traffic officials have been leaving in droves as a crisis unfolds inside the agency tasked with keeping air travel safe. With thousands of aeroplanes flying across the country every day, what is the risk and cost to commercial airlines and their passengers? Carte Blanche investigates South Africa’s air safety procedures and the organisation that is failing to maintain them in time.
Producer: Marion Edmunds | Presenter: Masa Kekana
Crypto on the Garden Route
It’s a small coastal town at the mouth of the Breede River in the Western Cape best known for its pristine beaches and water sports. But some of the 500-strong population of quaint, quiet Witsand believe crypto is the future – and they’re grabbing it with both hands. From groceries to fuel, gym memberships to boat repairs: in Witsand, you can pay for everything in Bitcoin. And Witsand is not alone. All along the Garden Route, small towns are quietly adopting Bitcoin as a faster, bank-free currency for everyday use. Carte Blanche takes a road trip to find out if this is the future of money, or just a digital detour.
Producer: Floris Kotze | Presenter: Lourensa Eckard
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Coining It
Imagine pouring your life savings into what looks like a safe investment but, when the time comes to take your asset home, you’re faced with mountains of red tape and months-long delays. Dozens of customers say they’ve been given the runaround by this well-known gold dealer, and some clients have allegedly died waiting to receive their gold coins. So why the delays? Carte Blanche goes looking for answers.
Private Security Alarm
As our population balloons, our police force is shrinking year by year. Bad news for a country plagued by violent crime – which is why so many of us depend on private security companies for protection. But now those companies say the entire multi-billion rand industry is under threat. Proposed new regulations could increase costs, reduce personnel numbers and push smaller players out of business. What does that mean for public safety?
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