Carte Blanche: The Podcast

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When Carte Blanche covered the proposed sale of SAA, one of the biggest questions that remained unanswered was the value of its route rights – the same rights now in danger of being revoked.

While police have intensified patrols in some suspected hotspots where objects are placed on the road or rocks are thrown from bridges, it’s still largely the responsibility of the driver to try and avoid falling victim to these highway gangs.

Each and every one of our suppliers honoured their commitment to the Making a Difference Trust's work and delivered despite the challenges of a worldwide COVID pandemic.

You can read Sion Private Academy's full response to our various questions below.

Hout Bay harbour is in tatters. We approached Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille for comment - here's what her department had to say.

Data analyst Michael O'Donovan sets out the various challenges City Power and the City of Johannesburg face - and how those challenges will have a direct impact on residents and their pockets.

Read an excerpt from rape survivor Andy Kawa's book Kwanele, Enough! in which she details her 12-year battle to find justice and, against all odds, hope.

We've made adoption agent Letitia van den Berg's full response and correspondence available online.

Millions of citizens are struggling to make ends meet, making the prospect of quick profits via an investment scheme more attractive. However, it’s vital to always approach any investment opportunity with a clear and critical mind before signing on the dotted line. 

Many expectant couples have questions about the birth options out there and which choice would be the best for them. This will depend on your pregnancy, how labour unfolds, the health of mom and baby, where you live, and what birth facilities are available in your area.

You can become a bone marrow tissue donor if you’re between the ages of 16 and 45. Simply complete the online form on the SABMR website to first check whether you are eligible.

Former Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina responded to our questions relating to a high-speed car crash involving a luxury municipal vehicle and a truck in August 2020.

“The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident shall be the prevention of accidents and incidents; it is not the purpose of this activity to apportion blame or liability’’.

EWN Managing Editor, Ray White describes what reporters go through when something as drastic as the parliamentary fire takes place. The reasons underlying this alleged arson are yet to be uncovered… More on Carte Blanche, Sunday 9 January.

For the period 2019 to 2020, the SAPS crime statistics found approximately 2 695 women were murdered that year. Furthermore, every 3 hours, a woman is murdered. Every Day Is Halloween aims to bring more awareness to South Africa's worsening war on women.

During the month of October, in the run-up to the local government elections, Carte Blanche visited Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, the Free State and the North West provinces to gauge what issues really matter to voters. Follow our journey.

Not only does knowing your ward councillor ensure you make an informed decision when casting your vote, but it also helps you become more involved in your direct community and various service delivery matters. 

Who could have imagined that close on 30 years into our democracy the Eastern Cape - birthplace to ANC stalwarts like Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and Chris Hani - would be arguably the country’s worst performing province?