Tag: carte blanche

“Social media is not a space I particularly enjoy anymore. It used to be an ideal way to catch up on what people were having for dinner or how their pets had grown. But now, as Sunday’s story on Facebook Marketplace demonstrates, it’s evolved into a place that’s not only frequently toxic, but at its… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 5 October 2025

“In our investigation into Alabuga Start, a government spokesperson makes the point that ‘if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.’ It’s a well-worn statement we’ve repeated dozens of times ourselves over the years. Heaven knows, we’ve had ample opportunity given the sheer volume of scams that come across our desks. And… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 28 September 2025

“On Sunday, we broadcast a third instalment of our investigation into Zuko Nonxuba. It’s a tough watch at times as we’re reminded of the dire state his ‘clients’ find themselves in. But it’s also a necessary watch; a reminder of the toothlessness of our criminal justice system and the extent to which its incompetence (or… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 21 September 2025

“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