Brutal Force
In most countries there would be outrage and an immediate, full-scale inquiry. But the rape of two women in the past month, allegedly by SAPS members, has left them doubly traumatised by the way their cases have been handled. Carte Blanche examines the facts.
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
Producer: Susan Puren
Journalist: Amalia Christoforou
Crude Continent
It’s been called “the Devil’s excrement, the black curse and filthy crude” – and blamed for many of Africa’s woes because it creates so much wealth for so few. But author Duncan Clarke, who spent 30 years in the global oil game, says oil will eventually ease Africa out of its cycle of poverty. Carte Blanche anticipates the third scramble for Africa.
Presenter: Bongani Bingwa
Producer: Victoria Cullinan
Journalist: Amalia Christoforou
Bed & BrothelDurban residents are up in arms about the proliferation of what they believe to be brothels operating under the guise of bed & breakfast establishments. It might have gone un-noticed, were it not for a constant flow of traffic, used condoms and beer bottles strewn about the neighbourhood... and little evidence of breakfast. Carte Blanche goes under the covers to find out what’s really on the menu.
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
Producer: Nguni Productions
Road to CopenhagenAs crops fail and animals die from severe drought in Kenya and Ethiopia, African leaders have called for compensation for climate change from industrialised nations. This comes ahead of the UN Copenhagen conference early next month, where world leaders hope to work out ways to reduce carbon emissions. Recently, experts gathered in Cape Town and spoke to Carte Blanche about green cities of the future.
Presenter: Annika Larsen
Producer: Bernadette Cook
Journalist: Susan Comrie
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