Coming up on
Carte Blanche this Sunday (24 June 2012):
Out: Cele, In: PhiyegaCrime is arguably the single biggest concern of all South Africans. But with private security doing the job of the police in our suburbs, and communities often forced to take matters into their own hands in the townships, what’s the way forward? Carte Blanche consults analysts on what the priorities of our new Top Cop should be.
Producer: Este de Klerk
Presenter: Bongani Bingwa
Journalist: Susan Comrie
Petrol Price GuideWhile we’re not paying as much for petrol as the Norwegians at R22 a litre, or the Brits at R18, this year’s price hikes have added fuel to the ire of over-stretched South African consumers. The price recently dropped by 55 cents, providing some relief, but what actually causes it to fluctuate so? Carte Blanche focuses on fuel.
Producer: Amalia Christoforou
Presenter: Chantal Rutter Dros
The Hacker Who HelpedFirst it was Mark Shuttleworth, then Elon Musk, now another young South African can almost smell billions in his bank account. Oddly enough, he began his career as the country’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Now Alistair Peterson has developed technology that could mean his future clients may be the CIA, Google, IBM and Microsoft. Carte Blanche finds out more about a man whose focus has shifted to fighting cybercrime.
Producer: Diana Lucas
Presenter: Derek Watts
Journalist: Wynand Grobler
Real InflationThe face of the South African consumer has changed remarkably over the past decade. In fact, being an effective shopper in 2012 has become hard work. There are real factors to consider - like ethical buying and being able to distinguish between need and want. But how exactly has inflation shaped the consumer landscape? Carte Blanche finds out if we’re any better off than a decade ago.
Producer: Wynand Grobler
Presenter: Chantal Rutter Dros
Take Off: Flying School Follow-upA month ago Carte Blanche brought you the story of Glen Every’s so-called flying school which never really got off the ground, despite parents having paid for their sons' lessons. This story has had a happy ending – and happy landings – thanks to a group of real top gun pilots.
Producer: Bernadette Maguire
Presenter: Derek Watts
Journalist: Chwayitisa Futshane
Caret Blanche is on M-Net on Sundays at 19h00.