{"id":23148,"date":"2024-11-15T15:06:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T13:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23148"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:06:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T13:06:23","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-17-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2024\/11\/15\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-17-november-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 17 November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cA colleague is currently filming a doccie off remotest Indonesia. Even there, schools of exotic fish share apparently endless reefs with chip packets and ziplock bags. So, while it\u2019s perfectly understandable to get caught up in the thrill of Bokkie\u2019s return to the ocean, we shouldn\u2019t forget why her rehabilitation was necessary in the first place.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>– John Webb, Executive Producer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See No Evil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the shadows of South Africa’s spiritual landscape, a sinister practice is claiming lives: exorcisms gone wrong. In KwaZulu-Natal , one family is demanding justice after the tragic death of their 17-year-old daughter. Prior to her death, Thozama Sonjica’s family suspected that her uncharacteristic disobedience and bad behaviour signalled something far more sinister. They suspected that she, along with her group of friends, may be possessed by demonic forces. The local pastor confirmed their worst fears \u2013 the devil was at work \u2013 and he ordered an exorcism be performed on the children. But during the ritual, something went horribly wrong. Five days later and after enduring prolonged torture at the hands of her tormentors, Thozama succumbed to her injuries. But this isn\u2019t an isolated incident in South Africa. Carte Blanche goes inside the secretive world of so-called Exorcisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Busisiwe Gumede-Chizhanje | Presenter: Claire Mawisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forged Promises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

She was once a trusted attorney in Malalane, Mpumlanga. Friends and clients alike used her legal expertise on various matters. But in the last few years, she\u2019s allegedly used her position in the community to orchestrate a series of elaborate frauds – targeting unsuspecting individuals and businesses with high-value property transactions and investment opportunities. Over the course of several years, she allegedly misappropriated millions of rands from her clients by fabricating legal documents, forging communications, and creating false identities. In each case, this well-known lawyer leveraged her clients’ trust by convincing them to invest large sums of money into property deals or investment projects, assuring them that she was handling the legal and financial aspects. But she wasn\u2019t. Instead, she\u2019s left a trail of frustrated clients who say she\u2019s ruined their lives. Carte Blanche investigates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Jana Marx | Presenter: Govan Whittles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bokkie the Turtle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On 21 October 2023 – as the Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals in Paris – across the world on the coast of South Africa, an injured, barnacle-covered turtle washed up on Struisbaai beach. She was rescued by a local who contacted the Turtle Rescue Network. The turtle was in severe distress and some believed it wouldn\u2019t be alive for much longer. Over several weeks, volunteers tried to save the turtle, which was also missing a flipper. But the frightened animal was resilient and within months, the team could see a substantial improvement in her health. Buoyed by her fighting spirit, the team aptly named her \u201cBokkie\u201d in honour of the mighty Springboks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Diana Lucas | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Trump Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cape Town\u2019s criminal underworld is up for grabs following Mark Lifman\u2019s murder. Then, caught in a debt spiral \u2013 it\u2019s time for government to clean house. Later, spam calls be gone! And how well do you know your national symbols? But first: it\u2019s been called one of the most dramatic political comebacks in recent history. As Donald Trump wins a second term in the Oval Office, his election victory reveals a lot about the American voter. With just over half of the US population saying, \u201cYes, we want more of Trump\u201d, his presidency is sure to deliver a fair amount of chaos. But with promises of better living conditions, most Americans are seemingly more than willing to put up with it. The rest of the world be damned\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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