“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
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Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 7 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
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 31 August 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
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Returns With Season 15
The drama returns as Season 15 premieres on E! from 2 September, airing weekdays at 17:15 until 25 September The Real Housewives of Atlanta is back for Season 15 with Housewives Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Shereé Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton, and Sanya Richards-Ross. Monyetta Shaw-Carter and Courtney Rhodes join as friends. Starting on 2 September,… Continue reading “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Returns With Season 15
Disney Jr. Unveils New Slate of Exciting Programming
The Walt Disney Company Africa (TWDCA) unveiled an extensive slate of new Disney Jr. series, specials and premiere dates for new seasons of returning shows. The announcements were made by General Manager of DTC & Media Networks and Country Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, for The Walt Disney Company EMEA, Christine Service, at the Disney Jr. Content… Continue reading Disney Jr. Unveils New Slate of Exciting Programming
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 24 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