Coming up on
Carte Blanche this Sunday 2 February 2025:
The Fight for SA Citizenship
Expat South African Jadene Jager got a nasty surprise when she tried to renew her passport after living in Hungary for almost two years.
Last year, the South African embassy in Budapest informed her that her citizenship of her birth country had been revoked.
On paper, she was no longer a South African. And she’s not alone. Up to four million South Africans living abroad are facing the same fight to retain their citizenship. Controversial apartheid-era legislation has left thousands of expats frustrated and disconnected from their homeland.
For some people, the consequences have been devastating, even preventing them from casting their vote in last year’s national elections. Now, an upcoming ruling by the Constitutional Court could change their lives.
From Budapest to London and Cape Town, Carte Blanche examines an issue that could reshape the lives of South Africans around the world.
Producer & Presenter: Nickolaus Bauer
De Rust
Nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountains, on the edge of the Klein Karoo, is a small town that has made a lasting impression on many a traveller.
Founded over a century ago, De Rust is a charming dorpie with a rich history and a host of colourful characters.
Known for its natural beauty and hospitality it has - in recent years - become something of a haven for artists who draw inspiration from the magnificent surroundings.
Carte Blanche takes to the road through the spectacular Meiringspoort Pass to pay a visit to this unique town - arguably one of the best in the country.
Producer: Diana Lucas | Presenter: Macfarlane Moleli
Premiere episodes of Carte Blanche air on M-Net on Sundays at 19h00.