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Dozens of carcasses discovered in backyard butcheries. Who will stop the illegal slaughter hiding behind a legitimate industry? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

More than 1 million South Africans have obtained Smart IDs through bank branches since March. The service is now available at 669 branches nationwide. If you’re still holding onto the green ID book, its days are numbered. Photo: GCIS #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

Would you become a ward councillor? Several councillors and political representatives have been attacked or killed across SA in recent weeks, highlighting the risks that can come with serving communities on the ground. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica #News

JOBURG WATER Joburg Water says residents may have to wait another three months for relief from persistent supply problems. Long-term improvements will require greater investment in water infrastructure. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

A new international airport could be coming to Gauteng’s Vaal region. The proposed Vaal Aerotropolis includes a 4.2 km runway, cargo and passenger terminals and a major logistics hub. Could it help revive the Vaal economy? Images: Vaal Aerozone #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

Exams at the University of Johannesburg were disrupted amid protests over possible 2027 fee increases. The university is assessing the impact on students and campus operations. Photo: University of Johannesburg/Facebook #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT The number of gastrointestinal illness cases in Bronkhorstspruit has risen to 833, with 27 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours. Three people remain in hospital, while no deaths have been reported. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

The N12 near Lenasia is reopening after service-delivery protests around Nana’s Farm. Protesters have dispersed, but clean-up continues and motorists should expect residual congestion. #CarteBlanche #N12

You making me feel really old. 40 years! I was a teenager at the start and Dad refused to get a decoder so it was just open time for us at home but my best buddy had one at home.

Nearly 491,000 applications on the Western Cape housing backlog come from Cape Town. The City has released 14 affordable-housing sites, but activists want plans turned into actual homes. What’s the bigger problem: land, funding or delivery? #CarteBlanche #News #Housing

Happy 40th Birthday, @MNet! From Africa’s first daily soapie to dedicated sports, pop-up channels, and of course #CarteBlanche! Proud to have been part of the journey since 1988. Here’s to the magic! #MNet40 #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica #40YearsOfMemories

This is disturbing and sad.

Investigative wildlife journalist, Adam Cruise, believes there's more to the government's renewed interest in culling elephants. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #wildlife #conservation #nature

For 25 years, a birth control campaign has been successfully curbing the growth of some elephant herds in South Africa - at little to no cost to the government. But North West province has failed to dose a single elephant. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #wildlife #conservation #nature

ELEPHANT CULLING: While contraception slows population growth, some scientists claim it doesn't reduce current habitat pressure. So, should culling be a last resort, or should it be permanently taken off the table? Let's discuss in the comments. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #conservation

ELEPHANT CULLING: While contraception slows population growth, some scientists claim it doesn't reduce current habitat pressure. So, should culling be a last resort, or should it be permanently taken off the table?

Unlike the government, investigative wildlife journalist Adam Cruise doesn't believe the decision to cull elephants is scientifically or rationally sound. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #wildlife #conservation #elephant

Thirty years ago, SA put a moratorium on mass elephant culling. Now, with herd numbers rising in state reserves, culling is back on the table. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #conservation #wildlife #debate

This boy befriended the teen who allegedly stabbed a six-year-old girl at a KZN school. He says he tried to report the teen's worrying behaviour to police, but he was turned away. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #truecrime

POLL: Which statement best describes your awareness of the online communities and subcultures your child interacts with? #CarteBlanche #southafrica Image: Helena Lopes 1️⃣ Fully aware of specifics 2️⃣ Aware, but miss details 3️⃣ Know the apps, not content 4️⃣ Little to no visibility 📊 Show results

While investigating the months leading up to the stabbing of a six-year-old girl at a KZN school, details revealed a teen boy seemingly enticed by several extreme online subcultures, including one widely known as the TCC (True Crime Community). #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #truecrime

Earlier this month, the tranquillity of a KZN town was shattered by a violent school attack. Prof Gérard Labuschagne claims warning signs were either missed or ignored - including two online manifestos reportedly published by the teen attacker. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #truecrime

Yahweh 1 Construction and Projects is owned by Phumeza Mangcu. Despite questions around a multimillion-rand school construction project, she's in the race to become mayor of Tshwane. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #election

Semphato Secondary School in Soshanguve was earmarked to become a modern, smart school. In 2021, the project was awarded to Yahweh 1 Construction and Projects at a cost of R133 million. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #election #education

Gauteng government claims Semphato School is 94% complete. But subcontractor Nhlanhla Mkhize says he soon realised all was not well with the R133-million project. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #election #education

Tonight on Carte Blanche: An investigation into alleged corruption around a Tshwane school project, a troubling KZN school attack involving children, plans to cull elephants in NW and KZN, and a look back at Carte Blanche as M-Net turns 40. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica #MNet40

Classrooms, a science lab and sports facilities. A R133 million for a school upgrade... Years later, why is it still unfinished? That's #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

Two thousand elephants, one growing problem. As environmental damage and human-wildlife conflict grow, a decades-old debate is revived. Watch #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #wildlife #conservation

From private gaming chat rooms to a violent attack in KZN. How a chilling online fascination with the Columbine massacre turned into real-world tragedy. Join #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #truecrime

A project mired in conflict and allegations of corruption, while schoolchildren sit in temporary classrooms. Who’s responsible? And where did the money go? Watch #CarteBlanche tonight 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

Hundreds of preventable births. Mounting pressure on a fragile environment. Will we cross a line drawn over 30 years ago? Join #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #wildlife #conservation

Armed with a large knife and an improvised firearm, a teenager breached a KZN classroom. Were warning signs ignored? That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #crime

Hundreds of preventable births. Mounting pressure on a fragile environment. Will we cross a line drawn over 30 years ago? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

UPDATE: The SSA has agreed to a court order granting media access to the trial of Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshotola. Per @news24southafrica.bsky.social, the order allows press access to key evidentiary documents, though some sensitive files will remain partially redacted. #CarteBlanche #southafrica

One teenager saw the disturbing signs online and desperately tried to blow the whistle - weeks before the tragic events unfolded in Ballito. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

A multimillion-rand school upgrade. A deadline long past. Who is responsible? And where did the money go? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

Culling was banned after a global outcry, but elephant populations are growing. Will we cross a line drawn 30 years ago? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

When will municipalities realise that water, of all services, is not a best-effort service. Only when someone is held personally accountable, will things be taken seriously.

QUESTION: Is this a legitimate defense of national intelligence, or an attempt to shield high-level corruption from public scrutiny? #CarteBlanche #MediaFreedom #SouthAfrica #news #crime

RHODES UNIVERSITY At least 109 gastrointestinal illness cases have been reported at Rhodes University. The cause is still under investigation. What should be tested first: water, food or residences? #CarteBlanche #RhodesUniversity #SouthAfrica