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Parole Boards Under Scrutiny
Convicted in 2015 of the rape and indecent assault of three girls that he had coached, former Wimbledon doubles champion Bob Hewitt was ordered to serve six years of an eight-year sentence, because of his advanced age. Now, 80-year-old Hewitt has been granted parole in a process that has been flawed and traumatising for his victims. Carte Blanche investigates how perpetrators of heinous crimes are considered for parole.
PRODUCER: KATE BARRY | PRESENTER: MASA KEKANA
The Paedophile Next Door
When 12-year-old Michaela Williams was found raped and murdered near her home, her parents couldn’t have imagined that her killer lived just a few houses down, or that their friendly neighbour was a convicted paedophile out on parole. Statistics in South Africa show that children are often sexually abused by someone they know and the purpose of the Child Protection Register is to protect them from predators in their communities. But the register isn’t available to the public. So how do you know if a paedophile lives in your area? Carte Blanche investigates.
PRODUCER: CAROL ALBERTYN CHRISTIE | PRESENTER: MASA KEKANA
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The Aviation Industry In Crisis
With fleets of aeroplanes grounded; millions of passengers sitting at home and billions lost in revenue – the global aviation industry is in a freefall. As most countries around the world continue to protect their citizens from the spread of the coronavirus by keeping their borders closed and limiting international travel, experts predict that the repercussions for airlines will be devastating. The industry is in desperate need of financial relief but can it survive the impact?
PRODUCERS: SOPHIA PHIRIPPIDES | PRESENTER: MACFARLANE MOLELI
Sweden’s Road Less Travelled
In the midst of the global pandemic, countries in Europe have been locking down their citizens to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but in Stockholm, the streets are still abuzz and life seems almost normal. Against the grain, Sweden’s taking the road less travelled – keeping schools and businesses open while tolerating a slow spread of the virus. It’s a high-risk approach, but Swedish authorities are hedging their bets to keep the economy afloat while saving lives. Carte Blanche explores whether this strategy will spare the country from a second wave of infection.
PRODUCERS: SIMON STANFORD AND MARIKA GRIEHSEL | PRESENTER: MARIKA GRIEHSEL