Coming up on Carte Blanche on M-Net & M-Net HD [101], Sunday 03 November 2024 at 19:00
Lowveld Hijacked
In Mpumalanga, the illicit gold mining industry is worth millions. Thousands of illegal miners, better known as zama zamas, have moved into the Lowveld in a modern-day gold rush, mining abandoned and operational mines. In Sabie, they’re endangering the R40-billion forestry industry, digging shafts between trees and destroying vast tracts of valuable land. But it’s not the only town that has been impacted. Pilgrim’s Rest, Barberton and Mbombela are on edge. One of the biggest concerns for communities is the so-called acid baths – rudimentary pool-sized baths filled with dangerous chemicals like cyanide and sulfuric acid which are used to separate gold from ore-bearing rock. They’re built next to major rivers supplying local agriculture, and the chemicals are leaking into the groundwater. And that’s not all. Running gun battles between illegal miners and law enforcement have left many community members fearing for their lives. In this two-part special, Carte Blanche investigates the extent and the impacts of the illegal mining that has hijacked the Lowveld.
Producer: Graham Coetzer
Presenter: Masa Kekana
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Food for the Future
Arturo Elizondo, a young American inventor, is revolutionising the global food system with his groundbreaking innovation of chicken-less egg whites. Arturo’s foray into food security and sustainability was driven by his ambition to reimagine the future of food. He developed the world’s first animal-free egg – crafted using precision fermentation – and it’s already made its debut in some Michelin-starred kitchens. Arturo’s mission is simple: to create greater access to sustainable protein while preserving our planet for future generations. His story is one of disruption, determination, and hope for a greener, more sustainable future.
Producer: Jana Marx
Presenter: Masa Kekana
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