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The extraordinary lengths mother of two Corné Else went to, driving an old tractor some 2000km through SA to raise money for her daughter’s dream: Competing in the World Championships for tug-of-war in Switzerland. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101.
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A former president, South Africa’s political entanglements, and the dance with Putin's Russia. Does a friendship with Russia jeopardise South Africa’s future? That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101.
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This Sunday, we investigate how illegal mining operations in Benoni are creeping closer to residential areas. Not everyone is keen on chatting with us. Join #CarteBlanche tonight 7pm on @MNet channel 101 as @govanwhittles tries to get an inside look.

Risky Road Trip

This Sunday, we investigate how illegal mining operations in Benoni are creeping closer to residential areas. Not everyone is keen on chatting with us.

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A Russian oligarch and the fourth largest manganese mine in SA… Why are poor villagers receiving food parcels instead of annual dividends? That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101. @MasaKekana
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It’s a community under siege… Illegal rock blasting, running gun battles and zama zamas right on their doorsteps. Now, residents on Joburg’s East Rand have had enough. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 19:00 on #MNet101. @carteblanchetv
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COMING SOON A man of many incarnations: film director, television distributor, doctor and now, pastor. Why do his victims claim he’s duped them out of hundreds of thousands of rands? We track down the notorious Netflix Scammer. #CarteBlanche Sundays at 7pm on @MNet channel 101.
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Residents on Joburg’s East Rand are living in fear. Illegal rock blasting, running gun battles and zama zamas mining for gold – right on their doorsteps. Join #CarteBlanche Sunday 7pm on @MNet channel 101. xitter.cf/carteblanchetv/status/…
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It was an assault so vicious that it went viral on social media. But it wasn’t just the extreme violence that caused outrage, but also the identity of the attackers. Now, in the aftermath, questions are again being asked about the future of a specialised police unit. Watch more on Catch Up bit.ly/3zGswhv @carteblanchetv #CarteBlanche
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They're the champions of Africa and now, they're taking on the world! We take you behind the scenes at the @Banyana_Banyana training camp as they prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101. #Sports #WorldCup
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COMING SOON! Residents on Joburg’s East Rand are living in fear. Illegal rock blasting, running gun battles and zama zamas mining for gold – right on their doorsteps. This story coming your way soon on #CarteBlanche. xitter.cf/carteblanchetv/status/…
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After the break on #CarteBlanche: he began by dabbling in petty crime. Now, we examine how Thabo Bester became the man known as the notorious Facebook rapist. @clairemawisa xitter.cf/carteblanchetv/status/…
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Grace fell in love with netball when she was just 10 years old. Her dream was to establish her own netball club. Now, that dream has come true. Join #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm pm #MNet101 as we find out how netball is changing young lives. @clairemawisa

Happy Place

Grace fell in love with netball when she was just 10 years old. Her dream was to establish her own netball club. Now, that dream has come true.

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Willem Schoeman has been a resident of Mthatha for 25 years. He says crime is out of control in the area and police aren't doing much to address it. But he's taking a stand. Find out more tonight at 7pm on #CarteBlanche on @MNet channel 101.

The New Normal

Willem Schoeman has been a resident of Mthatha for 25 years. He says crime is out of control in the area and police aren't doing much to address it. But he's taking a stand.

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Dario Milo@Dariomilo5 Jul 2023
Very proud to have been advising Carte Blanche for about 20 of these 35 years …. @carteblanchetv @journojohn @webberwentzel
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@MNet5 Jul 2023
Celebrating 35 years of cutting-edge investigative journalism with @carteblanchetv. You have the right to see it all on Sundays at 19:00 on #MNet101. #CarteBlanche

35 years of cutting-edge journalism

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Classy new set. Classy presenters @MasaKekana @clairemawisa Gritty eye opening stories. Stunning start to the 36th season of #carteblanche Go Team! Another 35 years beckon! With @journojohn at the helm you can do it.
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@carteblanchetv2 Jul 2023
New set, who dis? Join the #CarteBlanche team at 7pm on @MNet channel 101 as we reveal a brand-new set! And, as always, we bring you loads of insightful stories. Don't miss it!
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This Sunday, we meet the Betereinders - a group dedicated to uniting SA through community service and sports. Whether it's rugby or soccer - see how these South Africans find common ground on the sports field. #CarteBlanche 7pm on #MNet101. @Xola_Ntshinga

Learning and Loving

This Sunday, we meet the Betereinders - a group dedicated to uniting South Africa through community service and sport.

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Murder cases across South Africa are on the rise and with that, the insurance industry is seeing more fraudulent death claims. We investigate this rising trend tonight 7pm on #CarteBlanche on @MNet channel 101. @clairemawisa

Crimes and Claims

Murder cases across South Africa are on the rise and with that, the insurance industry is seeing more fraudulent death claims. We investigate this rising trend.

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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime analyst, @ScaturroRuggero explains how the Western Cape has become a safe haven for criminals from across the world. Join us for this special investigation tonight 7pm on @MNet channel 101. @ermbates #Carteblanche @GI_TOC

Crime Unchecked

Ruggero Scaturro is an analyst at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime. He explains how the Western Cape has become a safe haven for criminals.

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You don’t get too many ugly kittens. But this one is the cutest ever! Do you all agree? 👍
Prof Rosa Hoekstra@rosa_hoekstra23 Jun 2023
Introducing the new member of our family 😍
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As Britain’s most notorious insurance fraudster once said: pretending you’re dead is easy. Coming back to life is, as everyone knows, slightly more difficult. We investigate how one couple’s fake death scam unravelled spectacularly. That's #CarteBlanche Sunday 7pm on #MNet101. xitter.cf/carteblanchetv/status/…
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