Coming up on
Carte Blanche this Sunday 19 April 2026:
Harmony or Hustle?
A global success story or a sophisticated scam? They’re internet darlings, drawing applause on the global stage.
But even as they perform for the world, the stars of the celebrated Thanda Choir from Khayelitsha are struggling to survive.
At home: allegations of exploitation, intimidation and stolen intellectual property.
Management markets a story of empowerment, while singers are trapped in a cycle of poverty.
They say they have no power over their time, their money - or their music.
And now, for the first time, they’re breaking their silence.
Producer: Jo Munnik
Presenter: Claire Mawisa
The Big Stink
It’s a charming pastoral scene in Mpumalanga – until the wind changes.
A small rural community says it’s being held hostage by an unbearable stench that makes outdoor activities miserable and impacts business.
But residents say it’s about more than the smell: they claim damaged health, polluted water sources, and roads strewn with rotting waste.
The alleged culprit: a plant that processes animal waste into pet food and fuel. What’s the human cost of turning waste into profit? Carte Blanche investigates.
Producer: Liz Fish
Presenter: Masa Kekana
Sixteen Down the River
It’s one of the toughest endurance canoeing races in the world. The Dusi Canoe Marathon: three gruelling days of white water paddling and bruising portages, it’s a test of strength and focus.
And one man holds an extraordinary record: Andy Birkett is the only human to have won the race 16 times.
How does one man balance elite performance and family life? Can humility make a world champion athlete?
And can the river teach us all something about life?
Producer: Tarryn Crossman
Presenter: Govan Whittles
Premiere episodes of Carte Blanche air on M-Net on Sundays at 19h00 and are on Catch Up afterwards.