Carte Blanche is M-Net’s flagship actuality programme, broadcasting throughout southern Africa every Sunday at 19:00. It has become an institution among South African television audiences, since its inception in 1988.
The programme has won numerous local and international awards for credible journalism and stories that have made a tangible difference. Its short-form films cover everything from breaking news and in-depth investigations into crime and corruption to the inspiring determination of ordinary people.
Carte Blanche is particularly well-known for its investigative work and undercover exposés. This show prides itself on pushing the envelope, providing world-class journalism that keeps its audience riveted and informed.
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Meet the Presenters
Derek Watts
Watts has been an anchor and presenter on Carte Blanche since it first started.
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Bongani Bingwa
Bingwa has been a presenter and journalist on Carte Blanche since 2007.
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Devi Sankaree Govender
Govender is an investigative journalist who has been with Carte Blanche since 2002.
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John Webb
Webb has been with Carte Blanche since 2004, presenting current affairs from the field.
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Claire Mawisa
Television presenter, model and radio personality Mawisa joined the Carte Blanche team in 2015.