Carte Blanche: The Podcast

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?

"This will take it over and above what the private sector has to offer and places Sebokeng in a very good light. The community is struggling and this ward will go a long way to ensure the community gets the best care possible and what they deserve and expect.”

From extended working hours to introducing an online payment system - the Department of Transport has set out a number of strategies to clear the growing driver's licence backlog.

Many plant owners aren’t even aware that they’re supporting the black market, while some may be all too aware. Sadly, once these plants are taken from the wild, it’s almost impossible to reintroduce them to their native soil, leaving overburdened botanical nurseries to keep these precious plants alive.

In response to various questions regarding the recent chemical warehouse fire in Cornubia, KZN, warehouse owner United Phosphorus Limited as well as the eThekwini Municipality and KZN Department of Economic, Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs provided written responses.