{"id":17600,"date":"2022-12-02T15:02:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T13:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=17600"},"modified":"2022-12-02T15:02:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T13:02:59","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-4-december-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/12\/02\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-4-december-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 4 December 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cWe investigated an audacious coal scam just three years ago, so it\u2019s disheartening to be doing it again. And, as if the shamelessness of these commodity criminals weren\u2019t bad enough, that we\u2019re confronting some of the same characters is downright infuriating.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 John Webb, Executive Producer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coal Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coal – it’s a commodity in high demand – locally and globally. Power stations need it, export markets want it, and criminals are after their slice of the action. The black market for coal is thriving, and a devious new trend is hitting the industry. Syndicates are paying willing transport company drivers to replace their loads of high-grade coal with a lower grade product. The driver pockets a cut of the profits, while the criminals sell the loads of coal back to the legitimate market at a premium. It\u2019s called coal switching and Carte Blanche has the inside edge on how it\u2019s done, and who\u2019s pocketing the lion\u2019s share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Nicky Troll | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vet Gone Violent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In October this year, ten healthy dogs were taken to a well-known veterinarian in Gauteng for sterilisation. It was a simple enough procedure, especially for an experienced practitioner, but inexplicably, seven dogs died. This wasn\u2019t the first time animals had mysteriously died in the vet\u2019s care. This time, though, an animal activist who\u2019d been investigating the vet for years, finally obtained crucial evidence to prove her negligence. Carte Blanche investigates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Tarryn Crossman | Presenter: Masa Kekana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rugby Rumpus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Intense and full of drama, rugby union is one of the globe\u2019s biggest sports. World Rugby has never been more competitive, with traditional rivalries like the Springboks and the All Blacks often decided by a single point . With such fine margins, referees hold the key to ensuring fair play. But the performance of match officials is increasingly in the spotlight, with every controversial decision analysed and criticised. With so much at stake, and innovative technology advancements at their fingertips, why are some referees still getting it wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Julian Sun | Presenter: Xola Ntshinga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Power of Amapiano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

South Africa has a well-known flair for developing its own musical genres: from the catchy tunes of Kwaito to the heady jams of \u2018Gqom\u2019, December anthems are almost always home-grown. Now, the distinctive lock-drum hook and irresistible sounds of Amapiano are taking centre stage. It\u2019s a genre with a massive following both locally and internationally, but here at home, Amapiano isn\u2019t just a music sensation, it\u2019s a lifestyle. So, what\u2019s behind the rise of the so-called \u201cYanos\u201d? Carte Blanche heads into the studio booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Busisiwe Gumede-Chizhanje | Presenter: Masa Kekana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARTE BLANCHE: THE PODCAST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: The Streets of Hillbrow with Masa Kekana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hillbrow – a Johannesburg neighbourhood that’s famous for all the wrong reasons. But underneath the dark veneer of violence and crime are residents just living their lives. Masa Kekana speaks to Carte Blanche producer Sasha Schwendenwein about spending a night on the streets of Hillbrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PICKS OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Presidential Panic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a potential career-ending criminal investigation looming over his head, some political commentators say that party president Cyril Ramaphosa is politically wounded and exposed… But in the battle for the leadership of the ANC, who will come out on top?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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