{"id":17746,"date":"2022-12-16T15:53:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T13:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=17746"},"modified":"2022-12-16T15:53:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T13:53:34","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-18-december-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/12\/16\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-18-december-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 18 December 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WORLD WIDE WEBB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the mid 90s, interest rates were going berserk. The banks were charging me close to 20 percent for the privilege of driving an Opel Kadett. The idea of paying double that just to cover the basics makes my eyes water and yet that is precisely what some unscrupulous Matshonisas are charging today.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 John Webb, Executive Producer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relentless Scammers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An elderly pensioner is offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a half-million investment into a crypto currency business, with a staggering guaranteed return of close to two million rands \u2013 in just two weeks. But it\u2019s all a scam. This is the modus operandi of a sophisticated and faceless group of online scammers. But it doesn\u2019t end there… Far from receiving a handsome payout from the investment, the criminals then demand more money before agreeing to release the funds. It\u2019s a complex scam, but when the victims are old and desperate, it\u2019s easy money for these shameless syndicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Eugene Botha | Presenter: Derek Watts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dodging the Debt Spiral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Simphiwe Ntuli was an aspiring businesswoman, creating entertaining social media content for her subscribers. But beneath the veneer of a flourishing online enterprise, Ntuli and her husband were drowning in debt, even forced to buy groceries on credit. It\u2019s a situation that\u2019s become prevalent in millions of homes in South Africa: consumers borrowing more and more money to simply stay afloat. So desperate are some that they turn to micro-lenders and ruthless loan sharks for assistance. It\u2019s not a new phenomenon, but as the cost of living escalates, so too does the challenge of making ends meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Siniketiwe Hlanze | Presenter: Claire Mawisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Couch Con<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A controversy that began with the non-delivery of couches and, where they were delivered, complaints of questionable quality. But as we followed up the claims by irate customers,\u202fit became apparent that the high-end company in question had swept a little more dirt under its carpets. Our investigation unravels a business that not only doesn\u2019t legally exist but has been charging its clients VAT without paying its dues to SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Mosibudi Ratlebjane | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sowing the Seeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The agricultural sector is bucking the economic trend, performing remarkably well in the last financial quarter. But it\u2019s been hard going for a new generation of emerging farmers who have pinned their hopes on commercial farming for a sustainable livelihood. Carte Blanche takes a road trip around the country to meet four young farmers who, despite the obstacles of stock theft, climate change, and disease, are taking the bull by the horns and meeting the challenges head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Siniketiwe Hlanze | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The South African news cycle is fast-paced and, at times, chaotic. Keeping up with the latest happenings – whether it be politics, crime, environmental news, or international developments – can be tricky. Fortunately, Daily Maverick<\/strong><\/a>‘s Ferial Haffajee and Carte Blanche’s Masa Kekana will help you make sense of it all in our new series The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your first taste<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battle Lines at ANC NEC with Ongama Mtimka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest weekend in local politics is upon us. As the ruling party prepares for internal battles at this year’s ANC National Elective Conference (NEC), South Africans are waiting with bated breath to see who walks away as party president. Political analyst Ongama Mtimka looks at the contenders, the power struggles, and a promise\u00a0of\u00a0hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICKS OF THE WEEK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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