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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 · 2h

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 · 4h

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 · 4h

This is the crux of the matter. These platforms need to do so much more to protect their users. The concept of "harmful design' is very real and needs to be addressed. Otherwise, no policy will have any influence. #CarteBlanche

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 20h

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 · 22h

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

10/10 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗦 (Cont.) 🚨 • Take It Down: takeitdown.ncmec.org (Generates digital hashes to remove explicit images automatically). • In-App: Report directly to Discord, Snapchat, or Meta safety centers after preserving evidence. Sources: SAPS / SECI / FBI

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

9/10 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗦 🚨 • SAPS (South Africa): Local police station, FCS Unit, or Crime Stop (08600 10111). • NCMEC CyberTipline: cybertipline.org (Routes globally to law enforcement/Interpol).

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

8/10 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦 ‼️️ If a child is targeted: • Do NOT Pay or Comply: Compliance increases demands. • Do NOT Delete Messages: Keep full screenshots (usernames, URLs, chats). • Reassure the Child: Remind them they are the victim and not in trouble.

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

7/10 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗦 🗂️ "Vault apps" disguise themselves as basic calculators, tools, or compasses to hide files behind a PIN. How to spot them: • App Store: Search installed apps to view true function. • Storage: Takes several GBs instead of MBs. • Duplicates: 2 calculator icons.

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

6/10 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦 (Cont.) 📱 • Short-Form Video: TikTok, Instagram DMs (Scouting public hashtags & posts) • Anonymous Messaging: NGL, Tellonym, Zangi (Linked in bios for covert outreach)

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

5/10 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦 🖥️📱 • Gaming Hubs: Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite (Initial rapport & virtual gifts) • Auto-Delete Apps: Snapchat, Telegram (Content extraction & false security) • Community Servers: Discord (Unindexed rooms for coercion & live extortion)

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

4/10 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 (Cont.) 📓 • Sextortion & Trapping: Tricking kids into sharing explicit photos or private personal details. • Escalating Demands: Threatening exposure unless victims self-harm, perform acts, or send more. • Gamification: Sharing abuse videos in private chats to rank up.

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

3/10 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 📓 • Public Scouting: Casting wide nets on gaming hubs (Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft) & social apps (TikTok, IG, X) to target isolated or distressed youth. • Platform Shifting: Instantly moving chats to encrypted apps (Discord, Telegram, Zangi, Snapchat).

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

2/10 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟳𝟲𝟰 𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 ☢️ The 764 network ("The Com" or "nihilistic violent extremist" networks) represents a dangerous shift in exploitation. Unlike traditional predators, 764 members operate out of pure sadism, clout, extortion, and systemic violence.

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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

In case you can't access or download the CGCSA app, you can email the CGCSA at CGCSA@tip-offs.com. And to scan a barcode, you can use your phone's built-in AI agent and ask it to analyse the legitimacy of the barcode. #CarteBlanche

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

Celeste van der Klashorst leads SECI, a unit of the SAPS investigating around 140,000 cases of online child sex crimes a year. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #online #grooming

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

10/10 Protect your community by staying vigilant, scanning barcodes before purchasing, and reporting illicit vendors. Sources: SALBA / CGCSA

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

9/10 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 🚑 If you or someone you know accidentally consumes suspected fake alcohol and experiences: • Nausea or severe stomach pain • Dizziness • Blurred vision Seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room!

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

8/10 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 ☎️ • CGCSA Hotline: 0800 000 901 (Toll-Free) • MyCGCSA App: Report directly using the barcode scanner. • SALBA: Email illicit manufacturing or distribution leads to illicittrade@salba.co.za.

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

7/10 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧: 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗦 🚨 Reporting illicit trade protects your community and cuts off funding for organized crime syndicates. • SAPS Crime Stop: Call 08600 10111 • MySAPS App: Submit an anonymous tip directly through the app.

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

6/10 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 👃🏽 • Chemical Odor: Fake alcohol often smells harshly like nail polish remover (acetone) or paint thinner. • Safety First: Never taste a liquid if its smell raises suspicion.

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

5/10 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🥃 • Clarity: Clear spirits (vodka, gin, rum) must be crystal clear. Do not drink if you see specks, cloudiness, or oily film. • Fill Levels: Inconsistent liquid heights across identical bottles indicate hand-refilling.

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

4/10 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 & 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 🏷️ • Print Quality: Watch for blurry text, cheap paper, crooked alignment, air bubbles, or typos. • Barcode Scan: SA products generally start with 600. Scan via the free MyCGCSA app to verify brand details. Missing batch numbers are major red flags.

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

3/10 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀 🍾 • Machine Precision: Authentic caps are machine-applied. Look out for loose seals, misaligned wrapping, or glue marks. • Heat Guns & Glue: Criminals reuse real bottles and seal them using heat guns or glue to fake the cracking sound when opened.

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

2/10 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 📍💸 • PLACE: Avoid buying from unlicensed street vendors, social media resellers, or unregistered establishments. • PRICE: Premium spirits do not sell for 50%–70% off. If it’s cheaper than the standard excise tax alone, it’s counterfeit.

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

1/10 🧵 Fake or illicit alcohol is a serious health hazard in South Africa. Counterfeiters often refill genuine bottles with toxic substitutes like industrial methanol, causing severe poisoning, blindness, or organ failure. Here is how to spot fake alcohol and report it. #CarteBlanche #southafrica

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

This man allegedly runs illegal distillery operations across the country. He claims to sell to legit liquor stores. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #YourChoiceHasPower #crime #alcohol

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

Just two tablespoons of pure methanol can blind you. This man allegedly runs large-scale illegal distilleries across the country. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #YourChoiceHasPower #crime #alcohol

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

The Children's Memorial Institute houses the Johannesburg Autism School and 22 NGOs that care for disabled and vulnerable children. But why are they expected to pay Gauteng Health's massive laundry bill? #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #johannesburg #childwelfare

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

After the COJ cut off power to 22 child welfare NGOs, Gauteng Health brought in large-scale generators - spending thousands on diesel instead of paying its hefty utilities bill. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #johannesburg #childwelfare

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

Government spent hundreds of thousands to burn diesel for a provincial laundry, while basic health and special-needs programmes were left in the dark. What does this say about their priorities? #CarteBlanche #news #southafrica

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

Gauteng Health has failed to pay utility bills for the Children's Memorial Institute, leaving the national 24-hour Childline helpline offline for weeks. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news

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

The court preparation programme at the Teddy Bear Foundation is vital in helping make court proceedings less scary for child witnesses. But without power, the programme is on hold. #CarteBlanche #southafrica #news #crime #childwelfare

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

Tonight on Carte Blanche: power cuts affecting organisations caring for children in Gauteng, the illicit alcohol trade, the online grooming of children, and South Africans taking biltong to the U.S. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica

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

It looks like your favourite drink. But it could contain a deadly secret ingredient. Fake alcohol floods the market – and consumers are paying the price. Watch #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #YourChoiceHasPower

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

From social media to private messaging, predators are finding, grooming and coercing children. How many fall through the cracks, and who are we missing? That's #CarteBlanche tonight 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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

A debt of millions built up over years. A provincial laundry burning thousands in diesel. And hundreds of children left in the dark... Join #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news

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

It looks like your favourite drink. But it could contain a deadly secret ingredient. Fake alcohol floods the market – and consumers are paying the price. That's #CarteBlanche tonight at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #YourChoiceHasPower #southafrica #news #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 03/10/2026

They don’t always look like predators, and they can find children in their own homes. Who is watching when children are coerced online? Join #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #southafrica #news #crime

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Carte Blanche @carteblanche.co.za · 03/10/2026

Hundreds of children, 22 NGOs and a laundry with a very big bill. While authorities argue, who is paying the price? 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 · 01/10/2026

How did a laundry servicing hospitals and clinics allegedly leave a children's facility in the dark? 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 · 30/09/2026

Online grooming. Counterfeit alcohol. Two hidden threats, both closer than they seem. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

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