Tag: carte blanche

“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

“You would think after 38 years of Carte Blanche that very little about our investigations would surprise us. But sadly, for the good of society, that’s not always true – and Sunday’s exposé is a case in point. It began as a probe into allegations of dodgy baking supplies, but turned into something far more… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 17 August 2025

“Our show on Sunday features an investigation into a security company with a sinister reputation. It’s an insert that airs at a time the security industry is under threat from proposed legislation some view as overly draconian. Sadly, the shocking allegations coming out of an otherwise quiet corner of the Eastern Cape do the industry… Continue reading Coming up On Carte Blanche – 10 August 2025