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Carte Blanche: The Podcast

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
240 – 260

Keyless Car Theft

Car-thieves-turned-hackers are targeting high-end keyless cars. It’s a sophisticated MO that’s effortlessly cracking advanced security systems. We unpack a well-orchestrated trend hitting South Africa.
25 Jan 2023 13 min

Helicopter EMS Heroes

Imagine you live on a farm or a mine in the remote Northern Cape. A medical emergency like a heart attack could be life-threatening simply because an ambulance could take the better part of a day to reach you. Enter helicopter medical services!
24 Jan 2023 11 min

Road Rage

The country’s roads seem busier than ever. Work commutes, traffic jams – it’s a nightmare and ordinary people are exploding and unleashing extraordinary violence. This Sunday, we look at SA’s growing road rage problem.
23 Jan 2023 11 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (23 January 2023)

The news cycle is busy and, at times, overwhelming. Let us help you make sense of local and international headlines every week as Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffejee and Carte Blanche's Masa Kekana sit down every Monday to unpack the biggest talking points, all wrapped up neatly for you…
22 Jan 2023 14 min

Couch Crooks

So, you’re ready to make your house a home. For many, buying the couch of their dreams is first on the list and online shopping is their first stop. But be careful before you hit that Checkout button. 
19 Jan 2023 12 min

The Power of Amapiano

Homegrown and with a distinctive beat – amapiano is an unapologetically South African music genre that’s taking the world by storm. 
18 Jan 2023 9 min

Endless Scam

Accepting a late-night call from a complete stranger, a promise of untold profits - a pensioner’s dream turned into a nightmare by ruthless scammers.
17 Jan 2023 11 min

Young Farmers

The pace of transformation in agriculture has been described as lacklustre. But a growing cohort of black farmers are making moves in the industry with minimal support from government or commercial banks.
16 Jan 2023 11 min

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (16 January 2023)

The news cycle is busy and, at times, overwhelming. Let us help you make sense of local and international headlines every week as Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffejee and Carte Blanche's Masa Kekana sit down every Monday to unpack the biggest talking points, all wrapped up neatly for you…
15 Jan 2023 24 min

Decades of Terror

Children dragged into conflict, coerced into taking up arms. This is no faraway warzone.  Instead, it’s Majola in the Eastern Cape where speaking out comes at a price. 
11 Jan 2023 12 min

IronMac

It’s gruelling, painful, exhilarating… How mounting the death toll among cyclists in hit-andrun accidents has spurred our very own Macfarlane Moleli to go above and beyond as he trains to compete in next year’s IRONMAN race.
10 Jan 2023 18 min

Missing Guns

South Africa has become one of the most violent societies in the world. As countless illegal firearms flood our streets, even Police Minister Bheki Cele admits these weapons often come from police storage facilities. We investigate.
9 Jan 2023 12 min

Living on Credit

Times are tough, and more consumers are using their credit cards to buy necessities like groceries. It’s become a crutch for many households but the long-term implications of living on credit can be devastating. 
8 Jan 2023 12 min

Meatless Meat REPEAT

Is government taking regulation a step too far by wanting to force vegetarian and vegan producers to no longer label their products as “sausage” or “mince” if it contains no actual meat?
4 Jan 2023 12 min

Electricity Hackers REPEAT

Are you in the market for free electricity? Turns out, you don’t have to look far... We go undercover and expose how so-called electricity meter hackers charge a once-off “service” fee, to break the law and give their clients free power…
2 Jan 2023 14 min

Mammabearsteffs REPEAT

In 2016, she lost her son to cancer So, she decided to honour his memory by living out his dream of becoming a DJ. We meet DJ Joy as she takes her talents to the world! 
1 Jan 2023 9 min

Rocky Road REPEAT

Rocks, road spikes, and armed criminals lurking in the darkness… The N4, between Pretoria and Rustenburg, is a dangerous stretch of road Are police powerless to prevent attacks?
28 Dec 2022 15 min

EXTRA Kids Online with Carmen Murray REPEAT

Whether your child wants to become an online star, or simply wishes to share content with close family and friends - the risks of an online presence is undeniable. But in a connected world, it's near impossible to shield your child from social media. Digital analyst and content strategist, Carmen…
27 Dec 2022 24 min

SANDF: Might or Mayhem? REPEAT

Low on equipment and critically short of funds – the SANDF is in a dire state of decline. How did it end up in ICU? And can it fulfil its constitutional job of protecting country? Derek Watts went in search of answers
26 Dec 2022 12 min
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