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UPDATE: KNYSNA IN THE DOCK Following this past Sunday’s #CarteBlanche report on Knysna’s ongoing governance crisis, former Knysna Mayor Thando Matika and two senior municipal officials have been granted R20,000 bail each in the Knysna Magistrate’s Court.

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 2h

HOW A COURT ERROR LED TO A CONVICTED RAPIST'S RELEASE A recent decision by the High Court set aside the rape conviction and life sentence of a former SANDF soldier who intentionally infected his girlfriend with HIV. Here is what actually happened and why he walked free.

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 4h

Parliament is moving ahead with a proposal to allocate R10bn for fuel-price relief. The plan still needs to go through the National Assembly. Relief now, or reform the fuel-pricing system for the long term? #CarteBlanche #FuelPrice #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 6h

Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from SAPS during the start of his disciplinary hearing. Police say his departure is regarded as a dishonourable discharge because the case against him was still active. #CarteBlanche #SAPS #ShadrackSibiya #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 8h

Three men have appeared in court over Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo’s smartwatch. Two were granted R10,000 bail each. A third remains in custody while his immigration status is verified. None has been charged with her murder. Image: Supplied #CarteBlanche #TsontsoMoselakgomo #KemptonPark

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 12/10/2026

UPDATE | TSONTSO MOSELAKGOMO Police have arrested a suspect after an item belonging to the murdered runner was allegedly found in their possession. The suspect is expected in court today on a likely stolen-property charge. No murder charge has been brought at this stage. #CarteBlanche

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 12/10/2026

Around 400 residents have been displaced after a fire destroyed about 80 informal homes in Hout Bay. No injuries or deaths were reported. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

You might think buying a packet of cheap cigarettes isn't a big deal. But you're supporting criminal syndicates who are stealing billions from the local economy. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #YourChoiceHasPower #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

There's nothing harmless about illicit goods. From cheap cigarettes to fake alcohol - they can be deadly, and cost the country billions. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #YourChoiceHasPower #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Sources claim Discipline Bootcamp SA participants - often addicts and troubled teens - are starved. But camp owner Lucky Mngadi insists it's all in an effort to bring them closer to God. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #bootcamp

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Lucky Mngadi's online marketing for his Discipline Bootcamp SA is slick. He claims to help with a range of behavioural issues including "laziness" and "bad attitude", to substance abuse. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #bootcamp #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

If this story struck a cord, you can watch the docu-series called Bad Behaviour on DStv Stream. It's a locally produced investigation that questions the role and practices of behavioural correction camps and rehabilitation facilities. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Battling with drug addiction, Themba was sent to Discipline Bootcamp SA. Four days later, he escaped, claiming he was sexually and physically abused at the camp. His sister says he's never been the same. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #bootcamp

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Lucky Mngadi runs two discipline bootcamps in KZN (Discipline Bootcamp SA). After receiving reports of rampant abuse, including at least two deaths, we've come to investigate. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #bootcamp

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Eugene Vermaak was among those who disagreed with the province's plan to place Knysna under administration. He insists this would not have solved the region's governance crisis. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #knysna #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

The Political Killing Task Team's involvement in Knysna mayor Thando Matika's arrest has raised eyebrows. The NPA's Eric Ntabazalila's comments suggest this case may take a surprising turn... #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #knysna #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

In 2025, ANC councillor, Thando Matika, took over as mayor of Knysna. He was adamant he just needed time to fix the crumbling metro. But in October 2026, Matika and two other senior officials appeared in court on charges of corruption. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #knysna #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Tonight on Carte Blanche: fresh arrests in Knysna, a controversial bootcamp accused of brutal “rehabilitation”, the penultimate Illicit Economy episode, and elderly conservationists clearing invasive trees in the Cape. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

A businessman claims he paid thousands to keep his municipal contract. Senior officials face corruption charges. We return to a municipality in crisis. That's #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

A self-styled king in military fatigues. A camp promising discipline and rehabilitation. But how far is too far? That's #CarteBlanche tonight at. 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Cheap smokes, counterfeit alcohol, illegal fuel. It looks like a bargain, but the real cost can be deadly. And every purchase helps keep the illicit economy alive. That's #CarteBlanche tonight 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #YourChoiceHasPower #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Shadow economies are thriving, and ordinary consumers help keep it alive. But what happens when we stop buying? That's #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #YourChoiceHasPower #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 11/10/2026

Alleged massive payouts, dirty deals, and top officials in cuffs. The scandal tearing Knysna apart is far from over. Who else is tied to the corruption? Join #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 10/10/2026

On the surface: help for desperate families. But behind the scenes are allegations of hard labour, abuse – and worse. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 09/10/2026

SANTACO says another taxi fare increase has not been ruled out as operators battle record fuel prices. How much more could you realistically afford to pay to get to work? #CarteBlanche #News #Taxifare

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 09/10/2026

A parliamentary committee has backed a R10bn fuel-relief plan as South Africans battle record pump prices. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 09/10/2026

Durban-born jurist Dr Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. From defending anti-apartheid activists, to shaping international justice - Dr Pillay has been named the sole recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 09/10/2026

Parliament has been told that around R211m in grants went to ineligible beneficiaries. What worries you more: money leaking out of the system or deserving people being left behind? Photo: GCIS #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 09/10/2026

Home Affairs has withdrawn its asylum-processing directive after violent protests in Soweto and Durban. The Constitutional Court judgment still stands. How should SA balance immigration enforcement with asylum rights and public safety? Image: SAPS #CarteBlanche #news

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 08/10/2026

A security contract, hundreds of thousands in alleged kickbacks, and three high-profile arrests. Is Knysna’s leadership crisis coming to a head? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 08/10/2026

Illicit trade comes at a deadly cost. Then, we return to Knysna as corruption allegations engulf senior municipal leaders. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 07/10/2026

1/4 🧵 UPDATE | GROOMING GROUND The case against the 16-year-old Malmesbury teen arrested in connection with the violent online exploitation group known as 764 (or The Com) was back in the Malmesbury Magistrate’s Court earlier this week. #CarteBlanche #news #southafrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 07/10/2026

From spiked drinks to lethal pesticides, the shadow economy comes at a cost. But who’s paying the real price? And who can stop it? That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 07/10/2026

Government is moving ahead with a National Opt-Out Registry to help consumers block unwanted marketing calls. Marketers would have to check their contact lists against it every month. Which spam call annoys you most? #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 07/10/2026

Allegations of starvation, verbal abuse and physical punishment. Behind the promise of reform, some say it's a bootcamp of horrors. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

Shadrack Sibiya wants the Labour Court to halt his SAPS disciplinary hearing. Police say they’ll oppose the application. Should disciplinary action continue while separate criminal cases are still before court? #CarteBlanche

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

Poison, spiked fuel, fake alcohol and cigarettes; syndicates make millions while consumers pay the price. In a 6-part series, #CarteBlanche exposes the true cost of illicit trade. Halting demand breaks the trade. #YourChoiceHasPower. 📺 Sundays, 7pm on M-Net (DStv 101). Visit ychp.co.za for more.

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

The NSPCA says it will pursue an animal cruelty case against SAPS officials following the death of police dog Sky. Its investigation raised concerns about her injuries and the conditions in which she was kept. Image: NSPCA #CarteBlanche #JusticeForSky

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

A relative of dismissed Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan has been killed in a shooting near the R21. Police are investigating murder and attempted murder. Should people linked to major investigations receive stronger protection? #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

FUEL PRICES JUMP TOMORROW Petrol goes up by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday. Diesel rises by as much as R3.24/l, while illuminating paraffin jumps by R4.77/l. #CarteBlanche #FuelPrice #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 06/10/2026

Nearly 500,000 Capetonians are waiting for housing as demand outstrips supply. So where does social housing fit in? We unpacked it in Right to the City. Catch up on DStv Catch Up. #CarteBlanche #CapeTown #Housing

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 05/10/2026

A police forensic report recommends that former police minister Bheki Cele be prosecuted over alleged private benefits linked to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Cele denies receiving money. What should happen next to restore public trust? Photo:GCIS #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 05/10/2026

Nearly half of SA’s municipal wastewater systems are in a critical state. The Water Department is pursuing 96 criminal cases involving 53 authorities. Do you trust the water infrastructure where you live? #CarteBlanche #Water

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 05/10/2026

Gauteng says it plans to temporarily halt new tavern liquor licences as part of efforts to tackle substance abuse and violence. Would fewer taverns actually change safety where you live? #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 05/10/2026

Calls are growing for stronger protections for children on social media. SA has not introduced an under-16 ban, but the debate is gaining momentum. If it were your child, where would you draw the line? #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 05/10/2026

Women in Vusimuzi, Thembisa, want their area declared a danger zone amid fears over violent crime and poor police visibility. If this was your neighbourhood, what would you want police to change first? #CarteBlanche #News

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 04/10/2026

1/10 🧵 Navigating online safety for children requires understanding both the platforms young people use and the tactics employed by modern digital predators. Here is a breakdown of what parents and caregivers need to know. #ChildSafety #OnlineSafety #Crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 04/10/2026

Discord, TikTok, Instagram, Zangi, Telegram, Snapchat - common apps used by predators to chat to children. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #grooming #online

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 04/10/2026

Bhavna Lutchman is the Online Project Manager for Childline. She sees the online crime trends children are exposed to first-hand. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #online #grooming

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 04/10/2026

764 (or The Com) has been described as a violent online gore group that coerces children into committing unspeakable acts. 764-related crimes have been reported in the US, Europe, Australia and SA. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #online #grooming

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