Coming up on Carte Blanche‎ on M-Net & M-Net HD [101] on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 19:00

Poverty for Profit
On paper, it’s a story of development. On the ground, allegations of corruption, intimidation, and even murder… This year, R83 million was allocated to upgrade Jumpers informal settlement east of Johannesburg. Residents were promised electricity and improved living conditions, but little has materialised. Meanwhile, a community member alleges secret meetings, shady dealings and bribery by contractors and officials. But he himself is behind bars facing charges of murder. As tension escalates, the question remains: is Jumpers a crime story? Or is violent crime masking an age-old tale of corruption?

Producer: Harri Vithi
Presenter: Claire Mawisa
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Where’s the Money?
In September last year, prominent insolvency specialist Bouwer van Niekerk was shot dead in his office by two men posing as clients. He’s the latest in a succession of lawyers, investigators and whistleblowers assassinated in apparent efforts to prevent them exposing organised crime. It’s widely assumed that Van Niekerk’s murder is linked to his work on a major case relating to an alleged Ponzi scheme.  But could it be related to a much older controversy? Carte Blanche peers into the dark and dangerous world of financial crime in South Africa.

Producer: Mart-Marie Faure
Presenter: Govan Whittles
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Viv the Violin
A birthday gift, a loss deeply felt  and, years later, a mystery unlocked. Viv is a violin belonging to Diana Neille since childhood. Over years of practice and performance, a deep bond was forged – until Viv was stolen in a burglary. Desperate, Diana posted an appeal online, listing every identifying detail. But years passed without news before, one day, out of the blue, came a message from a stranger. And an unlikely detective brought the music back.

Producer: Carol Albertyn Christie
Presenter: Masa Kekana
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