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Carte Blanche (24 May 2009):
Road Accident FiascoA landmark judgment in the Eastern Cape earlier this year described the Road Accident Fund as having “reckless disregard” for car crash victims. Last year, the RAF paid out an exorbitant R500-million to a Swiss businessman. But now the rules have changed, leaving victims floundering. Is financial mismanagement at the root of the problem? Carte Blanche investigates.
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
Producer: Diana Lucas
Journalist: Amalia Christoforou
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Lanie 2In February this year, Lanie Lombard underwent Deep Brain Stimulation in an attempt to alleviate the symptoms of Wilsons Disease, a genetic disorder that crippled her. Carte Blanche has followed her progress.
Presenter: Devi Sankaree Govender
Producer: Susan Purén
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Sex & 2010Reform of prostitution laws is on the cards and many believe it’s long overdue. With the Football World Cup less than 400 days away, questions are being asked as to how authorities will handle the sex industry. Will sex workers servicing foreign visitors still face harassment, or will police turn a blind eye? And how prepared are those in the sex industry? Carte Blanche investigates.
Presenter: Derek Watts
Producer: Michael Duffet
Journalist: Xoli Matomela
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Lalit Modi He’s been described as abrasive, confrontational and ruthless. But, love him or loathe him, Lalit Modi is the man who sent the game of cricket hurtling into the fast lane and is the driving force behind the Indian Premier League being played here in South Africa. Carte Blanche jets around with the billionaire businessman who has transformed the Indian Cricket Board into the sport’s economic powerhouse.
Presenter: Derek Watts
Producer: Victoria Cullinan
Journalist: Quereshini Naidoo
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