Carte Blanche exposés, etc

Do you want a regular Carte Blanche article-videos thread?

  • Yes, great exposures of local issues

    Votes: 70 51.1%

  • Yes - not bad sometimes

    Votes: 13 9.5%

  • Maybe, might change my vote later

    Votes: 8 5.8%

  • Nope, too Left wing and a bit woke

    Votes: 10 7.3%

  • No, doubt it's for me

    Votes: 6 4.4%

  • I hate DStv - end of story

    Votes: 22 16.1%

  • Other

    Votes: 8 5.8%
  • Total voters
    137
Brian_G

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What's the attraction with DStv M-Net's Carte Blanche?
For those who don't know - decades of exposing scams, political issues and some wildlife & other interesting stories.

Are they still the same since the famous Derek Watts passed away?
Ja/Nee - took them a while to find their legs again, not bad at times recently. But yes, they're still Leftist and that part can be irritating (IMO).


Anyways, these days instead of costing R1000 odd p/m to get it (from the source) its better articles are now mostly offered by them later via podcast. Copy on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@carteblanchetv/featured
For more - click on their Video link, or here: https://www.youtube.com/@carteblanchetv/videos
Most are about 10 to 15 minutes long.

I'm suggesting we have a regular thread for it, but if the vote above is not in favour then not gonna do it.


Will start with an important one from about 3 weeks ago and see from there....

This story originally aired on 25 February 2024.

PetroSA, South Africa’s state-owned oil and gas company, has successfully hidden most of its bad investments over the years. By 2020, poor decisions at the secretive company had wasted billions and almost closed it down. But it was given a lifeline when Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe - determined to save PetroSA - insisted Eskom buy its diesel from the parastatal. Now, it’s on a new drive to partner with private business.
A recent contract with the Russian Gazprom Bank has caused a stir, but a far larger deal (signed in secret) will make a controversial businessman a major player in the oil and gas industry. We lift the lid on this new profit-sharing deal in the oil and gas fields off the Southern Cape Coast.
 
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You can watch Carte Blanche on YouTube as well. Its not exclusively DSTV
 
This story originally aired on 14 January 2024.

In October 2022, two families and community members in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape frantically searched for missing teenagers Leila du Preez Lees and Ethan Kirkland. Three days after their disappearance, their lifeless bodies were pulled out of a water-filled quarry at an abandoned property in the middle of Stellies. But this tragedy was decades in the making. The infamous 77 Bird Street had been a problem property for over 30 years. Initially intended to be turned into a block of flats, the owners excavated the property to build basement parking but permit issues with the City halted construction, leaving a deep, unfinished pit. As water filled the quarry, this prime real estate remained unsecured. Over the years, several requests for the owners and the municipality to attend to the problem were ignored. Now, more than a year since their untimely deaths, the teens' families are baying for justice. 


This story originally aired on 11 February 2024.

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At just two years old, Chevonne Rusch had endured a difficult upbringing. Throughout her short life, the little girl and her siblings were violently abused and neglected. Friends and neighbours repeatedly reported the abuse to the police and to authorities but no one acted. Then she was brutally murdered. It’s a tragic story, but our investigation shows that Chevonne’s death could’ve been prevented had authorities taken action. Instead, their inaction coincided with an escalation in the abuse and, in the end, a tragic loss of life. Carte Blanche investigates how the state, as custodians of vulnerable children, continues to fail them.


This story originally aired on 18 February 2024.

Knysna, once the jewel of the Garden Route, is on the brink of collapse. Years of mismanagement, poor service delivery and a failing municipal council have torn at the fabric of what was once a seaside haven. But it’s not just on the streets that the crisis is visible: The Knysna estuary, the most biodiverse in the country, is now under serious threat from the failure of water treatment in the adjacent town. While the rot set in some time ago, a change in the local administration to an ANC-led multi-party coalition appears to have accelerated the town’s decline over the past year. As Knysna faces bankruptcy, Carte Blanche investigates what caused the downfall of one of the country’s most celebrated tourist destinations.
 
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bwana said:
Are you going to explain why you found those interesting enough to recommend?
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Planning to post all that was since made available beyond what's already posted. We all have our own interests.

The YouTube links in each video goes to a unique page with a description.
 
Brian_G said:
Planning to post all that was since made available beyond what's already posted. We all have our own interests.

The YouTube links in each video goes to a unique page with a description.
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That's my point.
 
Other......don't need a thread. Contents have deteriorated seriously since Derek Watts' departure. If I'd want to watch it, I can do so on YouTube, no need to be reminded, but as you want, I can just ignore the thread.
 
A few more, then will stand back until sometime Tuesday :popcorn:


This story originally aired on 28 January 2024.

In Hartbeespoort, Gauteng millions of tiny insects are hard at work, eradicating the water hyacinth suffocating the dam. It’s an invasive South American weed that, when left to bloom, depletes the oxygen in the water, killing fish and preventing boats from using the dam. For years, the Madibeng Local Municipality has tried unsuccessfully to eliminate the weed, but it always grows back. Now, scientists have introduced water hyacinth planthoppers: host-specific natural enemies of water hyacinth. But this new attempt to kill off the weed hasn’t been without controversy.


This story originally placed on YouTube 21 February 2024.

Last year, the Daniel Pienaar Technical School in the Eastern Cape had all of us talking. Not content with offering traditional sports and activities to its pupils, it added something far more unique to its extra-mural programme: motorsport. Now, Daniel Pienaar has been recognised internationally for this innovation.


This story originally placed on YouTube 21 February 2024.

(45 minutes)
Is current Knysna Mayor, Aubrey Tsengwa the best man for the job? And what are his immediate plans to fix some of Knysna's most pressing crises? From a coalition government in chaos, to failing sewage infrastructure, and taps running dry - Erin Bates sits down with the Mayor to find out what's really going on.


This story originally aired on 4 February 2024.

At the age of 19, Chad Le Clos did the unthinkable - at the 2012 London Olympics, he edged ahead of one of the world’s greatest swimmers, Michael Phelps, to win the 200-metre butterfly sprint and take home the gold medal. And he didn’t stop there… For eight years, he blazed a trail through the sporting world, becoming South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. Then, everything changed. At the Tokyo Olympics, Chad crashed out of the competition and into a downward spiral. Battling his own private demons, he struggled to regain his competitive edge. But he refused to give up. Spurred on by his supportive family and his coaching team, he’s now preparing for the this year’s Paris Olympics. And he’s more determined than ever before to regain his Olympic glory.


This story originally aired on 25 February 2024.

In Pietermaritzburg, in the Msunduzi Local Municipality, rubbish lies uncollected on the streets for weeks at a time. In this once-bustling capital city, the putrid stench of urine hangs in the air: a disturbing sign of the city’s decay. Sewage leaks and water pipeline bursts have become common while the supply of electricity has reached a crisis point. The municipality owes Eskom millions, but its coffers are dry. So, why did the mayor sign a multi-million rand deal to sponsor a PSL football team for the next three years? It’s a decision that has residents and business owners outraged.
 
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shaggy_beef_on_a_tricycle said:
They should also come with an article or short description which should be helpful for context when positing.
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Brian_G said:
Planning to post all that was since made available beyond what's already posted. We all have our own interests.

The YouTube links in each video goes to a unique page with a description.
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Quite a lot of work... will think about doing it anyway, but no guarantees (or that it would last)
 
(Going to add one more now 'cos it's about the upcoming elections..)

This story originally aired on 10 March 2024.

It’s been dubbed the most critical election in our history as the governing party’s hold on the electorate continues to slip. It's a make-or-break poll for those in power and those jostling for it as changes to the ballot papers and the introduction of independent candidates come into effect. Voters will need to keep their wits about them as they gear up to make their mark. But what does the future hold for an electorate yearning for change? This Sunday, Carte Blanche examines the politics of promises and power as we build towards the highly anticipated national elections.
 
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