Coming up on Carte Blanche‎ on M-Net & M-Net HD [101], Sunday 19 November 2023 at 19:00.

Cooking the Books
In the leafy suburbs of Pretoria, there’s a growing tide of mistrust and frustration as a once-respected chartered accountant finds herself in the midst of a forensic investigation. Her disheartened clients allege disturbing delays and puzzling bank withdrawals in the winding up of deceased estates. The investigator is sifting through mountains of paperwork and bank accounts, tracking transactions that link this sophisticated, jet-setting professional and her bookkeeper to a web of hidden irregularities. These allegedly include forged signatures and stolen identities, mysterious changes in company papers and unexplained cash withdrawals and deposits. But this alleged scamster wasn’t just taking from any client: she seemingly targeted those at their most vulnerable – long-time clients and friends dealing with the passing of a loved one. While both the accountant and the bookkeeper have gone to ground, they blame each other for the crimes and misdemeanours of which they stand accused. Carte Blanche investigates.

Producer: Marion Edmunds
Presenter: Govan Whittles
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Cyber Pirates
It’s cheap, easy to use and allows users illegal access to thousands of hours of premium television content at a fraction of the price. But consumer beware: connecting these dodgy devices to your home Wi-Fi network could leave you vulnerable to cybercriminals. International criminal networks are infiltrating South African homes via unsecured devices. From resellers to super-dealers and server owners, Carte Blanche traces the overseas piracy networks that are allowing cybercriminals entry into South African homes.

Producer: Nicky Troll
Presenter: Masa Kekana
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Healthcare Reimagined
In Johannesburg, medical specialists and doctors are reimagining how to provide quality healthcare services to their patients. They’re throwing out the old model of allowing big private institutions and public facilities to dictate how they care for their patients. Instead, doctors are rolling up their sleeves and backing themselves, becoming active stakeholders in building medical facilities for the future. Training a new generation of specialists, the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital is a cutting-edge medical centre where a group of determined doctors is creating a legacy of healing, innovation and hope in the heart of the country’s biggest metro.

Producer: Floris Kotze
Presenter: Claire Mawisa
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