“Focusing on the impact of the Western Cape floods on wine farms might at first seem elitist. It’s a perception acknowledged by our editorial team when we first considered the story. But the devastation at Van Loveren, Springfield and others appeared to us an ideal way of demonstrating the ferocity of the storm that lashed… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche 31 May 2026
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Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 24 May 2026
“Sunday’s report on allegations of intimidation of the homeless in eThekwini is likely to divide opinion. And, to a certain degree, the dissenting voices are understandable: Durban, like most of our cities, faces a significant challenge with crime and homelessness and, sometimes, the two intersect. But we risk entrenching lawlessness if we fail in our… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 24 May 2026
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 17 May 2026
“The serious allegations levelled against the Chair of the Board for Sheriffs are an important topic of conversation, not only because of their potential impacts on the justice system and the cost to the taxpayer. They are also important because they raise alarming questions around the extent to which we have been letting down whistleblowers… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 17 May 2026
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 10 May 2026
“Superficially, Sunday’s e-scooter insert is about a controversial solution to a lingering problem: traffic congestion. But it encompasses so much more than that. It’s about challenging convention and how entrenched conservatism stifles the entrepreneurial spirit. It’s about access, the environment, and lateral thinking. In essence, it’s a reflection of the modern dilemma in a time… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 10 May 2026
World War II with Tom Hanks, on History Channel
World War II with Tom Hanks26 May Tuesdays 21:05 Over 20 episodes, World War II with Tom Hanks presents a sweeping and definitive retelling of the Second World War, drawing on rarely seen archival material, powerful, evocative storytelling, and insights from leading historians. Spanning the origins of the conflict, its decisive turning points, and the… Continue reading World War II with Tom Hanks, on History Channel
Nat Geo Premieres “Inside The CIA”
A rare, first-hand look inside the world of espionage and the missions that have shaped modern history National Geographic will take viewers inside one of the world’s most secretive intelligence agencies with the new series Inside the CIA. The eight-part series provides a rare and revealing look into the high-stakes world of espionage, told through… Continue reading Nat Geo Premieres “Inside The CIA”