{"id":23455,"date":"2025-04-11T13:10:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23455"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:23:17","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-13-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/04\/11\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-13-april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche &#8211; 13 April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201cI have a particular interest in this week\u2019s gold coin expos\u00e9, having worked on a similar story a few years ago. I recall conducting a rather bizarre interview with a well-known gold coin seller and being utterly astonished at the contempt with which he viewed his customers. \u2018If they\u2019re not bright enough to spot a scam, that\u2019s their problem\u2019 seemed to be his message. I have a feeling Sunday\u2019s insert will bring about a strong sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu.\u201d <strong>&#8211; John Webb, Executive Producer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/_TPVKpcrkHk\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Security Alarm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychological evaluations, extreme red tape, unrealistic weapons controls\u2026 These are some of the new regulations private security companies face. That\u2019s if proposed amendments to legislation governing the multi-billion rand industry are passed. Across South Africa, thousands of private security companies fill the holes left by a shrinking police force battling inefficiencies, corruption and lack of trust. Will the new regulations force them to downsize, pushing smaller companies out of business? And what does it mean for the safety of the South African public?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Nicky Troll | Presenter: Claire Mawisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/MPdXVEf7K4k\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coining It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold: in a tough economy, is it a safe investment or a tool for scammers? Clients of one well-known dealer say they\u2019re learning the hard way that their assets are anything but secure. Customers allegedly wait months to receive the coins they\u2019ve paid for, while a whistleblower claims the business is selling coins it doesn\u2019t own, and charging for safe storage that doesn\u2019t exist. <strong>Carte Blanche <\/strong>investigates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Kate Barry | Presenter: Govan Whittles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/gab5tfAvnRg\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World\u2019s Fastest Teen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When he was eight years old, Bayanda Walaza wrote a letter to his hero Caster Semenya. But it wasn\u2019t just fan mail: it was a message to his future self, the athlete that he had dreamed of becoming. And a decade later, Bayanda rocketed to stardom. The first South African to win an Olympic medal while still in high school, he\u2019s stacking up international medals and national records and, at just 19 years old, he&#8217;s nowhere near his limit. We meet the sprinting prodigy with the world at his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Julian Sun | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">NOW STREAMING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wanted: Dead | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gGIyoXST7p8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wanted: Dead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was a notorious gangster, best known for extortion and drug dealing. So, it\u2019s perhaps not a surprise that he died in a hail of police bullets on the outskirts of Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. But four private security guards died with him and their families insist they were innocent of any crime. Police claim they were returning fire from suspects carrying illegal weapons. Who\u2019s telling the truth? During this in-depth investigation, we scrutinised video evidence and spoke to eyewitnesses who saw events unfold. Watch the full story now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DStv Stream<\/strong><\/a> and Catch Up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/wanted-dead\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/wanted-dead\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sneak Peek<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pigs in pants: Researching human decomposition | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KvPFMQdHCek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pigs in Pants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Cape saw the highest provincial increase in murders last year, and stabbing is a leading cause of death. But forensic science knows surprisingly little about the effect of sharp force trauma on how a body decomposes. For investigators, knowing the time and cause of death can be crucial to identifying a victim and solving a crime. Erin joined these researchers to find out how they are pushing the boundaries of forensic knowledge. Full story available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DStv Stream<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/pigs-in-pants-researching-human-decomposition\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/pigs-in-pants-researching-human-decomposition\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Out More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jamming at roller derby | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qJ12INjx5zU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jamming at Roller Derby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an underground sport: fast, full-contact and sometimes brutal. Ordinary women don kneepads and gum guards, and take to the track to jam, block and do battle. Teachers, actuaries and moms by day \u2013 by night they go by alter egos with names worthy of an action movie! Masa strapped on some skates and entered the fray. Full story available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/en-za\/watch\/stream-with-dstv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DStv Stream<\/strong><\/a> and Catch Up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/jamming-at-roller-derby\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/jamming-at-roller-derby\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Jamming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">NEWS &amp; VIEWS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liquid Gold: Spiking Clampdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Petrol stations across South Africa could face shutdowns if caught selling adulterated diesel &#8211; this according to a warning from Parliament\u2019s Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The committee, led by chairperson Mikateko Mahlaule, raised concerns over the rising number of retailers blending diesel with illuminating paraffin to cut costs and increase profits. This illegal practice not only damages vehicle engines but also exploits the tax gap, costing the country millions each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 70 fuel stations have already been identified for selling contaminated diesel, with some located in so-called hotspot provinces like Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is taking a firm stance, calling for those responsible to face criminal prosecution and immediate business closure. \u201cWe are not calling for the companies to be fined but for them to cease operating,\u201d Mahlaule told the committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To curb the spread of diesel spiking, the DMRE is ramping up its random testing of fuel samples at fuel stations nationwide, prioritising areas where complaints and suspicious activity are highest. The department is also working closely with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and law enforcement in its clampdown efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illuminating paraffin, typically intended for domestic use, is significantly cheaper than diesel, creating a tempting but illegal opportunity for unscrupulous traders. However, the consequences for consumers can be severe, with vehicles potentially suffering long-term damage. The DMRE urges motorists to refuel only at trusted, well-established petrol stations and to remain vigilant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, <strong>Carte Blanche <\/strong>spoke to a wholesale diesel distributor who openly admitted to spiking his product with paraffin. You can learn more about this practice below and also hear how this wholesaler tried to justify his illegal actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Liquid gold | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xu8J0ki-Pyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/liquid-gold\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/liquid-gold\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOIN THE #CARTEBLANCHE CONVERSATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: Carte Blanche line-ups are subject to change. Stories can be viewed at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/m-net.dstv.com\/show\/carte-blanche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.carteblanche.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carteblanchetv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carte Blanche<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/latest\/?q=%23carteblanche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;#CarteBlanche<\/a><br \/>Twitter \/ X:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carteblanchetv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@carteblanchetv<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?f=tweets&amp;vertical=default&amp;q=%23CarteBlanche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;#CarteBlanche<\/a><br \/>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carteblanchetv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@carteblanchetv<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/carteblanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;#CarteBlanche<\/a><br \/>Youtube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/carteblanchetv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carteblancheTV #CarteBlanche<\/a><br \/>TikTok: @carteblanchetv101<br \/>Threads:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@carteblanchetv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carteblanchetv<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI have a particular interest in this week\u2019s gold coin expos\u00e9, having worked on a similar story a few years ago. I recall conducting a rather bizarre interview with a well-known gold coin seller and being utterly astonished at the contempt with which he viewed his customers. \u2018If they\u2019re not bright enough to spot a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/04\/11\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-13-april-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Coming Up On Carte Blanche &#8211; 13 April 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23231,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online","category-television","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CarteBlanche2025.avif","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23455\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}