Coming up on Carte Blanche‎ on M-Net & M-Net HD [101], Sunday 14 December 2025 at 19:00

Rogue Metro Unit
A group of police reservists is offered what looks like a chance of permanent employment. Instead, they spend years blurring the lines in crime enforcement. With minimal training and no formal contract, the “volunteers” were issued with firearms and uniforms, and sent out on the job with a metro police department. It didn’t stop there: they effected arrests, worked with crime intelligence, and provided security to VIPs. Then the unit was quietly disbanded. But now, testimony from the Madlanga Commission that the unit was operating illegally could have dire consequences for criminal convictions. Carte Blanche investigates the bizarre story of a rogue police unit and the fallout from its years of underground operations.

Producer: Jabulile Mbatha
Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli
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Zachary’s Law
He’s an energetic six-year-old kid – but his body is fighting a rare and deadly genetic condition. Only one treatment can slow the progression of his disease, but it costs millions per year, and his medical aid scheme refuses to pay. Now, a desperate family is taking the fund to court in a battle that goes to the heart of what medical aid schemes are required to cover. As appeal follows judgement follows appeal, a child’s future hangs in the balance. For now, Zachary depends on private donors for his life-sustaining treatment. But his struggle could set a vital precedent for countless other patients.

Producer: Sasha Schwendenwein
Presenter: Govan Whittles
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\Yeoville Dinner Club
He’s a chef and a storyteller, and he’s combined his passions to take guests on a journey through Africa. In the heart of Joburg lies a hidden gem: a place where strangers meet, share a meal, and create memories. Today, in the face of neglect and crime, it’s hard to imagine that Yeoville was once a hub for music and art. But underneath the chaos is an enduring reputation for diversity and vitality – and one man is tapping into that spirit. Strangers share a table as Sandile “Sanza” Tshabalala serves up dishes and stories from all over the continent. It’s not just about sharing a meal: it’s a story about people coming together to experience Africa through food, music and art.

Producer: Zikhona Tshona
Presenter: Claire Mawisa
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