There is no love lost between former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba and the DA, although Helen Zille says he only has himself to blame.
The United Nations has criticised heavy-handed police action in South Africa, calling it “one of the worst” during the global pandemic.
South Africa’s Child Protection Register is supposed to ensure children are kept safe from sexual predators. ‘Carte Blanche’ investigates why this isn’t exactly the case.
Some South African big cat breeders can make a small fortune selling their animals to overseas buyers, and it’s a business often accused of putting profit over ethics.
With live shows put on hold due to COVID-19, South African musicians need their royalties now more than ever. The Kiffness is fighting the good fight.
There was a time when people were talking about the coronavirus as a great leveller, but the past few weeks have made it abundantly clear that is not the case.
Gauteng businessman Louis Liebenberg has earned notoriety in the South African diamond industry, so Carte Blanche came calling.
Some South African zoos and municipalities should hang their heads in shame with regards to the treatment of animals.
The hype around David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ seems warranted, with the show hitting SA screens shortly.
Many South Africans would love a meerkat as a pet, despite the fact that it’s illegal without the required permits. That hasn’t stopped people from selling them.
In November, a ‘karate and wrestling coach’ from Bronkhorstspruit, Neville Randall, was accused of selling sexually suggestive photos of children. Derek Watts went looking for him.
When it comes to South Africa’s construction industry, government projects worth many billions are on hold because of interference from what has been dubbed ‘the Construction Mafia’.
I won’t pretend to be the kind of person who’s bothered about Miss Universe and Miss World titles, but Zozibini Tunzi deserves to be an exception to that rule.
The coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is now officially known, has struck fear into the hearts of millions around the world. How worried should we be about it reaching our shores?
Cape Town has become Africa’s dating scam capital, with the city now dubbed “New Lagos” in international law enforcement circles.
The recent incident involving cyclist Nic Dlamini has drawn attention to the fact that some Table Mountain National Park rangers are out of control.
The Proteas’ poor on-field performances have been mirrored by some dire decision-making off it, and Cricket South Africa has some very tough questions to answer.
It’s become abundantly clear that the correct protocols were not followed in the days before, during, and after the death of Enock Mpianzi.
The Dakar Rally isn’t for the faint-hearted, and many who have started the race have come up short. Not these two South African stars, though.
If you’re a fan of on-camera meltdowns, then you’ll enjoy this electrician being caught with his pants down.
When it comes to some of our less-heralded sporting codes, we can be guilty of overlooking the success of some stars that fly under the radar.
South Africans have become accustomed to hearing about robberies pulled off by the ‘Rolex gang’. This murder, and the ensuing ‘investigation’, points to something rather sinister.
SAPS’ investigative capabilities have been decreasing steadily over the past decade or so, although the investigators themselves are not to blame.
Riaan Manser has more than earned the moniker of adventurer, having spent much of the past two decades ticking the kinds of boxes that most of us can only dream about.
After selling out in a matter of minutes, the general public went looking for other ways to secure a Match in Africa 6 ticket. You may want to exercise caution.
Mmusi Maimane is gone, Helen Zille is back, and those who remain within the party structures are doing their utmost to show that things are all fine on the home front. Not everyone agrees.
Purebred pet breeders in South Africa can rake in some serious cash. As with any such industry, though, there are those who are looking to take you for a ride.
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
If you miss the days when an unscrupulous business owner would flee at the sight of Carte Blanche’s cameras, you’re in luck.
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when certain radioactive metals are broken down, and there are now fears that South Africa may have levels that are far higher than is optimal.