Winnie Madikizela-Mandela II
From accusations of assault and kidnapping to secret operatives assisting the apartheid government to destroy her name – the story of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has always been highly contested. Now an explosive documentary about the late struggle icon has unlocked new questions regarding her legacy. Carte Blanche analyses this developing story.
Producer: Graham Coetzer
Presenter: Macfarlane Molel
Researcher: Siniketiwe Hlanze
Drought And The Hotel Industry
Cape Town is a top global tourist destination and as it continues to face an unprecedented water shortage, the cost of the drought could mean massive job losses in the hotel industry. Now, by thinking out of the box some hotels are finding innovative ways to cut their water consumption by half and still keep their doors open for business.
Producer: Annalise Lubbe
Presenter: Derek Watts
The Road Paved With Potholes
The City of Johannesburg’s road infrastructure seems to be in a serious state of disrepair with a marked increase in potholes, broken traffic lights and a general lack of maintenance. What’s behind the shocking state of Johannesburg’s roads? Carte Blanche investigates a trail of alleged political interference in contracts that may to be steering the demise.
Producer: Nicky Troll
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
Travel Cons
They sold travel dreams, but delivered nightmares instead: defrauding travellers out of hundreds of thousands and leaving clients stranded overseas. Then, when confronted by their patrons, they were nowhere to be found. Carte Blanche exposes a cunning couple masquerading as legitimate travel agents.
Producer: Nicky Troll
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
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