Category: Television

“I believe it was Ghandi who said you can judge a society by how it treats its animals. Of course, he may have said nothing of the sort but, if he did, he would surely have been just as forthright about how societies treat their dead. In the case of Buffalo City Municipality, though, it… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 13 October 2024

“Semigration is having a noticeable impact on the Cape Winelands. Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Wellington – once rural idylls – are now as famous for their housing developments as they are their Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. It’s the inevitable consequence of the desire for a more secure and peaceful life – real or imagined.” – John Webb,… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 6 October 2024

“In what seems a lifetime ago, I hosted a radio show on 702. Under instruction from a highly paid consultant to take calls from listeners, we relied on what were known as “talkers” – topics known to ignite conversation to fill any dead air. There’s nothing that unnerves a radio host quite as much as lifeless… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 29 September 2024

“I reported on the Ghost Squad when it was launched all those years ago. Back then, many questioned the wisdom of a specialised undercover unit focussing purely on traffic violations. Good to see it’s not only still operating but making a significant difference.” – John Webb, Executive Producer Police Force or Service? In KwaZulu-Natal, shootouts… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 22 September 2024