Paradise Lost: Watch Carte Blanche, this Sunday 19 July 2020 at 19:00, only on M-Net 101.
I N V E S T I G A T I O N S
Paradise Lost
Buying property beyond South African borders is a tricky business that requires finding someone trustworthy with local knowledge. When South African investors found a Pretoria-based businessman who promised a beautiful villa in a secure estate on a pristine beach in northern Mozambique, a government keen for their investment and an economy set for growth, they bought the sales pitch. But the dream of purchasing a piece of paradise has disappointed several investors who now believe it was all an elaborate hoax.
Producer: Graham Coetzer
Researcher: Laura Byrne
Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli
Masa Kekana: “Families of drug addicts are often desperate to get help for their loved ones, but it’s important to remember to do thorough research on the people and organisations you’re trusting with your money and their recovery from addiction.”
Rehab Racket – Trail of Destruction
Last year, we exposed the illegal actions of a rehabilitated drug addict who was claiming to help fellow addicts recover for a hefty fee. From forging court orders to kidnapping people to force them into rehabilitation facilities, after charging their families thousands of Rands, the anti-drug crusader was never arrested for his alleged breaches. Now Carte Blanche investigates the trail of lies, betrayal and destruction that has since ensued.
Producer: Michael Duffet
Research: Tony Beamish
Presenter: Masa Kekana
L O V E & A D V E N T U R E
Love in Lockdown
Lockdown has been pretty difficult on everyone and, whether it’s the way we do business, go to school or do our grocery shopping, COVID-19 has changed everything including how some couples stayed connected. But in the midst of the pandemic sweeping the country, Cupid’s been busy. From watching movies together via video platforms, to online weddings with cardboard cut-outs as guests, love in the time of lockdown has had to get a little more inventive.
Producer: Tarryn Crossman
Presenter: Masa Kekana
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Africa Clockwise
In a time long before the coronavirus pandemic affected almost every country in the world, one South African family decided to take on the African continent. Travelling over 47 000 km and crossing through 29 countries – through harsh deserts, war-torn regions, while fighting off crippling illness – this foursome spent six years living the adventure of a lifetime. And they did it in a small truck, powered entirely by vegetable oil. Carte Blanche met with this family as they returned from their journey.
Producer: Annalise Lubbe
Research: Laura Byrne
Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli
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The Bachelorette
The world over, the reality television series “The Bachelor” is one of the biggest franchises to hit screens. In South Africa, the frenzy was no different. Now it’s time for the country’s first “Bachelorette” to take a chance on finding love in these uncertain times. A fan-favourite, Qiniso van Damme’s been down this road before, but this time she’s going in knowing exactly what she’s looking for.
Producer: Siniketiwe Hlanze
Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli
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