CB20: A Gem in Kimberley

It was meant to be a state-of-the-art mental health hospital in Kimberley – a much-needed resource in the Northern Cape. Now, three years after its completion, insiders say mental health services in the hospital haven’t improved. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

Research shows that children of teen mothers are pre-disposed to birth defects for a variety of reasons, including socio-economic ones. And doctors at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital say disorders are becoming more common - so no better time to receive a brand new ICU from the Carte Blanche Making A Difference campaign to treat babies desperately in need of specialised treatment. Aired on 13 May 2012.

A special broadcast from Durban, where things will never be the same at King Edward VIII Hospital. That’s thanks to BHP Billiton and the Carte Blanche Making a Difference campaign who have handed over to the Department of Health a brand new hospital, financed by the private sector. It began in 2008 as an idea to celebrate Carte Blanche’s 20th birthday and it became a campaign bigger than anyone ever imagined. Aired on 10 June 2012.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. Like the pioneer diggers on whose backs South Africa's rich mining history was built, diamond miners in the Namaqualand West Coast stake their futures on The Big One. Some work for bigger miners, some as privateers with their own concessions. But for of them it's risky and backbreaking work diving the icy depths or scratching in the surf, eyes peeled, for the gem that will change their fortunes. Carte Blanche gets an inside look at the lives of rugged men who share a passion for the shiny stones and a good story.