Middelpos: A Town’s Legacy for Sale
The Sunday, 24 May episode of Carte Blanche shines a spotlight on Middelpos, a remote outpost in the Northern Cape that was once a thriving trading post and social hub. The town has been put up for sale, sparking curiosity among many. However, the story behind Middelpos carries deep emotional weight for the family that helped build it.
Middelpos was developed over generations as a vibrant community centrepiece. As younger family members moved away in search of new opportunities, the town changed hands. The programme delves into the memories of the last children raised in the historic Middelpos Hotel, exploring themes of family legacy, identity, and belonging. It raises a poignant question: can an entire town truly be sold?
About Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988, and over the last 34-plus years, it has earned credibility among South African viewers for investigating corruption, consumer issues, and current events.
