{"id":23940,"date":"2025-08-01T14:37:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23940"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:37:20","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-3-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/08\/01\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-3-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche &#8211; 3 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve exposed several rehab facilities marketing themselves as centres of altruism while abusing the people in their care. Many also claim to be founded on Christian principles. So, there\u2019s a feeling of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu about Sunday\u2019s investigation as, sure enough, the controversial founder proudly proclaims his religious credentials just as four members of his team face serious criminal charges.\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\/o6dUI1NoSyI\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March and March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a country wrestling with historic inequality and growing unemployment, a grassroots movement is demanding action on illegal immigration \u2013 and dividing public opinion. Led by a former radio personality, the March and March campaign insists it is not xenophobic, but patriotic: fighting for local jobs and against the strain on public services, and what it sees as the erosion of citizen rights. We follow the controversial campaign from its inception in KwaZulu-Natal to its growing national momentum, and unpack what it says about race, justice, and who truly belongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Busisiwe Gumede-Chizhanje | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli<\/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\/xzTqkIPBRvA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadly Deliverance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A young man in the grip of cannabis-induced psychosis is admitted to a Christian rehab centre on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Days later, his body is found barefoot, shirtless and beaten so badly, it looks like torture. Witnesses provide shocking accounts, and investigations reveal the centre has no doctors, no therapists, and no psychiatric oversight. What really happened to this young man inside the facility which promised healing through prayer? His family believes he was murdered \u2013 and witnesses claim he\u2019s not the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Latashia Naidoo | Presenter: Masa Kekana<\/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\/PhtVSyjnyZo\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sublime Crew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Terri was a dance mom, supporting her son from the sidelines at every practice session \u2013 until the coach convinced her to try dancing herself. Now, four nights a week without fail, she shows up to train with her hip-hop dance crew: all women, all over 35. They each carry something: kids, health worries, financial stress\u2026 Terri&#8217;s son is fighting for his life in hospital, but she&#8217;s dancing for them both. These women have carved out space to chase a dream. And they&#8217;re living proof that rhythm, grit and a love for dance have no age limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer: Tarryn Crossman | Presenter: Erin Bates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">WATCH AGAIN<\/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=\"Medical xenophobia | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b6oC4wbWZ5U?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\">Medical Xenophobia (2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abandoned, abused, and exploited in a place of care. After sporadic verbal attacks by politicians and more violent ones by self-styled vigilantes, <em><strong>Carte Blanche<\/strong><\/em> re-examines what the Constitution and health laws say about emergency and maternal care for foreigners in local hospitals. Despite humane policies, xenophobia has found a new target and it&#8217;s affecting the most vulnerable: children and expectant mothers. It\u2019s violating the joy of foreign-born women bringing new life into the world through an often-cruel reception and demands for payment. This is the ugly scourge of medical xenophobia and obstetric violence in SA hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/medical-xenophobia\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/medical-xenophobia\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revisit the story<\/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=\"Cash for days | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tAc4020yZ8k?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\">Cash for Days (2024)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a long-distance bus from Pretoria to the Beitbridge border post, the conductor makes his passengers an irresistible offer: he can help them extend their stay in South Africa beyond the 90-day legal limit \u2013 for a small fee. Many of his passengers are undocumented foreign nationals who should be on their way back to Zimbabwe. Instead, they\u2019ll pay the fee to obtain a new 90-day stamp and \u201clegally\u201d remain in the country. Many of them won&#8217;t even stand face to face with the customs official who stamps their passports. On these long-distance buses, this practice \u2013 called buying days \u2013 is common, as bus drivers and Home Affairs officials line their pockets at the expense of those desperate to remain in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/cash-for-days\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/cash-for-days\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Again<\/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=\"Granny Grommets | Carte Blanche | M-Net\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_QcUlgwCL3I?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\">Granny Grommets (2024)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an early Friday morning on Nahoon Beach in the Eastern Cape, and Susan Matthee and her best friend, Riana Swanepoel, are stepping outside their normal routine. Stripping off their vintage jewellery and silk scarves, Susan and Riana don their wetsuits and strap boogie boards to their wrists to catch the morning wave. And they aren\u2019t alone. They belong to a group of dozens of women \u2013 all over 50 \u2013 who aren\u2019t content with settling into stereotypical hobbies for the elderly. Looking for a little action and excitement, they\u2019ve committed themselves to doing something out-of-the-box in their twilight years. They call themselves the Granny Grommets: elderly amateur boogie boarders with a taste for adventure. <em><strong>Carte<\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>Blanche<\/strong><\/em> caught some waves with these senior citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/granny-grommets\/video\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dstv.com\/m-net\/en-za\/show\/carte-blanche\/season\/38\/videos\/granny-grommets\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Relive the Story<\/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>\u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve exposed several rehab facilities marketing themselves as centres of altruism while abusing the people in their care. Many also claim to be founded on Christian principles. So, there\u2019s a feeling of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu about Sunday\u2019s investigation as, sure enough, the controversial founder proudly proclaims his religious credentials just as four members&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/08\/01\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-3-august-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Coming Up On Carte Blanche &#8211; 3 August 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":[65,21],"class_list":["post-23940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online","category-television","tag-carte-blanche","tag-mnet","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\/23940","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=23940"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23940\/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=23940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23940"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}