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Unique stories. Unique perspectives. Carte Blanche: The Podcast delves beneath the headlines on South African and global issues, bringing you the stories that matter. Like what you hear? Drop us a rating or review.
Weekly English South Africa News · News Commentary Narrated by Masa Kekana, Erin Bates
367 Episodes
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The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (9 December 2024)

Bullying BRICS – Donald Trump says it’s the dollar or nothing. Later, shrinking economies and shrinking inflation. We make sense of it all. Then, government sets its sights on banks and budget airlines. But why now? And why South Africans are semigrating to the Windy City. But first: as evidence…
8 Dec 2024 21 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (2 December 2024)

The President’s Phala Phala predicament continues. Later, is honesty the best policy when it comes to Members of Parliament? Also, Table Mountain’s crime problem makes headlines again. Then, vapers beware – new proposed laws causes some serious blowback. And Olympics in South Africa? Gayton says, "Yes!" But first, how the…
1 Dec 2024 24 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (25 November 2024)

Decriminalising illegal mining? Some say that’s the solution to our zama zama problem. Then, the EFF is on life support – can it survive the mass exodus? Also, how many ships do you need to make a navy? Just one, it seems. And why doing something good could land you…
24 Nov 2024 20 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (18 November 2024)

Out-of-control incidents of food poisoning push the President to address the nation. Then, violence erupts once more in Mozambique. Later, the SAPS is watching – your TikToks, that is. But first, as taps begin to run dry in parts of Johannesburg, some are sounding the alarm… With about 35% of…
17 Nov 2024 17 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (11 November 2024)

Cape Town’s criminal underworld is up for grabs following Mark Lifman’s murder. Then, caught in a debt spiral – it’s time for government to clean house. Later, spam calls be gone! And how well do you know your national symbols? But first: it’s been called one of the biggest, most…
10 Nov 2024 19 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (4 November 2024)

Another tender, another scandal. But it might not be too late. Then, it’s back to school for ANC members. We ask: what’s the point? Later, the US elections are here and it could be an uncomfortably close race. And a win for families as Tiger Brands offers to pay up…
3 Nov 2024 22 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (28 October 2024)

All for show… Why this year’s BRICS Summit felt rather pointless. Later, why hundreds of medical professionals are fleeing to Canada. Then, society is seemingly calling it quits on news. Why that’s a problem. And how one women’s vision reshaped the mental health conversation in South Africa. But first, another…
28 Oct 2024 26 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (21 October 2024)

Budget cuts threaten to decimate our already fragile education sector. Later, express kidnappings are on the rise – we look at the stats. Then, a national hero – why rape survivor Alison Botha needs your help. And it’s bye-bye Karpowership! But first, more than 100 days in, our government of…
21 Oct 2024 25 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (14 October 2024)

An organisation being torn apart from the inside – what the conflict between two ANC heavyweights reveals about the party. Then, another fail for former Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Later, the US hurricanes serve as a sobering preview of things to come. And a Minister on a mission – Gayton…
14 Oct 2024 25 min

Zandile Ndhlovu: The Black Mermaid

The ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s surface, making it the largest living space on our planet. It’s a vast world, largely unexplored, and has the ability to both soothe and terrify. Embracing both these on a daily basis is Zandile Ndlovu, lovingly known by many as The Black Mermaid…
10 Oct 2024 30 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (7 October 2024)

Labour Department raids expose dodgy employers. Then, the Lusikisiki Massacre reignites the illegal firearms conversation… Later, the tenth of October is D-day for Durban as taps run dry. And a fascinating study on how viable a universal grant could be in South Africa. But first, the City of Tshwane finds…
7 Oct 2024 23 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (30 September 2024)

While the GNU looks healthy more than 100 days in, the same can’t be said for provincial government… Then, from Palestine to Lebanon – why President Ramaphosa believes South Africa could play an integral mediation role. Later, why Eskom’s proposed tariff hikes won’t address the real issue… Also, are we…
30 Sep 2024 21 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (23 September 2024)

Beware the lemon… A cautionary tale when it comes to buying a second-hand car. Then, another state-owned enterprise – this time to tackle our water woes. Also, how exploding pagers and walkie-talkies pave the way for a new kind of warfare. Later, how the world’s smelliest fruit is contributing to…
23 Sep 2024 22 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (16 September 2024)

Something is rotten in the state of… Joburg. From libraries to roads and everything in between – we look at the Joburg Files. Then, Helen Joseph Hospital hell. Later, wage negotiation season is officially open. Why public servants are fighting an uphill battle. We also discuss the rather bizarre US…
16 Sep 2024 26 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (9 September 2024)

In this special crime-focused extended episode, we ask how a Memorandum of Understanding can potentially turn the tide against crime in the Western Cape. Then, no one is safe from extortion rackets - not even schools... Later, why are food poisoning incidents on the rise? And how one man turned…
9 Sep 2024 28 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (2 September 2024)

An SOE shakeup is welcomed by most – so is it a move in the right direction? Then, from podcasts to politics – what Roman Cabanac’s controversial appointment says about the DA. Later, do we have a compromised Minister of Justice? And bringing the gees to the Paralympics in Paris…
2 Sep 2024 24 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (26 August 2024)

Scorpions 2.0 is a go after years of delays… Then, the forgotten continent – mpox shows how Africa is often overlooked. Later, a win for South Africans as inflation hits a three-year low. And forget about free Willy. It’s free Charlie the Elephant! But first, as many South Africans struggle…
26 Aug 2024 23 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (19 August 2024)

Out with the old and in with the… uhm, new? Dada Morero takes over as Joburg mayor. Then, the latest unemployment figures highlight the desperate situation so many South Africans find themselves in. Later, a new Human Trafficking report places South Africa at the centre of criminal networks operating across…
19 Aug 2024 24 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (12 August 2034)

From Khayelitsha shootout to courtroom misfire – why an open-and-closed case was scrapped from the roll. Later, a worsening scholar transport crisis is putting our children at risk. Then, xenophobic bullies take aim at a Miss SA contestant, while xenophobes in the UK wreak havoc. And an Olympics of a…
12 Aug 2024 26 min
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