The episode of Carte Blanche that aired on Sunday, 26 April takes a closer look at a once-thriving mining community on the West Rand that’s now plagued by vandalism, rising crime rates, and violent turf wars linked to zama zama miners.
The programme paints a picture of a community gripped by fear, marked by a brazen daylight execution, the ambush of a local farmer whose home was later set alight, and residents forced to seek shelter as gun battles erupt in the streets.
Despite the lawlessness, one community leader is determined to mobilise residents to resist the violence and reclaim their neighbourhood. However, it’s unclear whether these efforts can succeed against deeply entrenched criminal networks.
Why Carte Blanche is trusted by South Africans
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. With its first episode airing on 21 August 1988, the show has earned credibility among South African viewers for its in-depth investigations into corruption, consumer issues, and current events.
