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“Many years ago, I reported on the construction of a fish processing plant in Hout Bay aimed at uplifting the local community. Its backers included a group of apparently politically connected locals whose motives, it was alleged, weren’t entirely altruistic. Unsurprisingly, the plant is now among several derelict buildings dotted around a harbour in sad… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 14 September 2025

“In the mid-2000s, I covered an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Angola. Given the choice, I would do that again rather than take a swim with sharks. Which is why I am full of admiration for our presenter Lourensa, who did precisely that to help make a broader point about Sunday’s insert on… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 7 September 2025

“I’m often surprised by the popularity of our ‘good news’ features. The extraordinary achievements of those we glibly describe as ‘ordinary South Africans’ clearly resonate with our audience – and our story about scientist, Dr Tebogo Makhubela, will likely do the same.  If I were a cynic, I might suggest these achievements are another reminder… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 31 August 2025

“Our story on South Africans seeking asylum in Ireland is timeous: it comes amid the concerning rise in anti-foreigner sentiment spread by organisations like Operation Dudula and March and March, and a similar anti-immigration mindset taking root in Europe. It’s indicative of the times we live in that, while many fight to stay in South… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 24 August 2025