Combined Artists
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Combined Artists is all about creating audiences. We focus on live events, current affairs, and reality TV, short-format doccies, and interactive live TV.
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We're happy to be able to bring you a positive update on a painful story we aired two years ago. South African engineers Peter Huxham and Frederik "Frik" Potgieter were arrested while working in Equatorial Guinea in 2023 and charged with drug smuggling. #CarteBlanche
June 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We're happy to be able to bring you a positive update on a painful story we aired two years ago. South African engineers Peter Huxham and Frederik "Frik" Potgieter were arrested while working in Equatorial Guinea in 2023 and charged with drug smuggling. #CarteBlanche
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With the annual sardine run in full force, Macfarlane Moleli was on the beach to witness the chaos in person. And it wasn't long before he assisted in pulling out a massive net himself. #CarteBlanche
June 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
With the annual sardine run in full force, Macfarlane Moleli was on the beach to witness the chaos in person. And it wasn't long before he assisted in pulling out a massive net himself. #CarteBlanche
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By 2017, Daybreak was finally making a profit. But it wasn't long before the vultures swooped in and a feeding frenzy began. #CarteBlanche
June 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
By 2017, Daybreak was finally making a profit. But it wasn't long before the vultures swooped in and a feeding frenzy began. #CarteBlanche
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Kholofelo Maponya was loaned over R1 billion by the PIC to buy Daybreak in 2015. By that time, Daybreak was already in financial distress and it was hoped the deal would turn things around. Maponya says the PIC made a turnaround difficult... #CarteBlanche
June 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Kholofelo Maponya was loaned over R1 billion by the PIC to buy Daybreak in 2015. By that time, Daybreak was already in financial distress and it was hoped the deal would turn things around. Maponya says the PIC made a turnaround difficult... #CarteBlanche
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You think you know South Africa, but Govan Whittles is about to show you a side you’ve never seen before. That's right! Govan will be hosting his OWN show from 30 July at 9pm - only on kykNET. We cannot wait to see what you 'ontbloot' on #GovanOntbloot!
'Govan Ontbloot' ’n Suid-Afrika wat jy nog nie gesien het nie
kykNET bied met trots Govan Ontbloot aan – ’n splinternuwe dokumentêre reeks wat op 30 Julie om 21:00 begin.
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June 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
You think you know South Africa, but Govan Whittles is about to show you a side you’ve never seen before. That's right! Govan will be hosting his OWN show from 30 July at 9pm - only on kykNET. We cannot wait to see what you 'ontbloot' on #GovanOntbloot!
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One of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth meets the thrill of the hunt. We meet the people risking everything for the catch of a lifetime. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #SouthAfrica
June 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
One of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth meets the thrill of the hunt. We meet the people risking everything for the catch of a lifetime. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #SouthAfrica
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Each year, concerns about dodgy initiation schools resurface. But this story is about a sinister manipulation of traditional practices – and the exploitation of vulnerable families. Is a supposed initiation school kidnapping teens for ransom? Watch now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche
Mountain syndicate | Carte Blanche | M-Net
Every year, stories about the dangers of unregulated initiation schools hit the headlines. But this story is about a sinister manipulation of traditional practices – and the exploitation of vulnerable teens and their families. As children disappear from their homes and schools, desperate families are forced to pay up while authorities seem unwilling to step in. Macfarlane and team embarked on a desperate hunt for one missing girl – and came face to face with an alleged syndicate. For the full story, get DStv Stream Premium: https://bit.ly/DStv-Stream
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June 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Each year, concerns about dodgy initiation schools resurface. But this story is about a sinister manipulation of traditional practices – and the exploitation of vulnerable families. Is a supposed initiation school kidnapping teens for ransom? Watch now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche
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Nearly 15,000 die on our roads yearly. One deadly stretch, long called a death trap by locals, remains ignored. As tragedies mount, a grieving mother demands answers. Watch the full #CarteBlanche investigation now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #SouthAfrica
Koppies kill zone
Nearly 15 000 people die on our roads every year despite ongoing attempts to bring down that shocking figure. But it seems a particularly hazardous stretch of highway hasn’t been given the attention i...
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June 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nearly 15,000 die on our roads yearly. One deadly stretch, long called a death trap by locals, remains ignored. As tragedies mount, a grieving mother demands answers. Watch the full #CarteBlanche investigation now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #SouthAfrica
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A gangster awaiting trial for murder dies under suspicious prison conditions, exposing chaos in SA’s overcrowded, gang-ridden jails—where even officials stand accused of brutality. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica
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June 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A gangster awaiting trial for murder dies under suspicious prison conditions, exposing chaos in SA’s overcrowded, gang-ridden jails—where even officials stand accused of brutality. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica
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If the City of Joburg can't even properly manage its own paperwork, what does this say about its capabilities to manage an entire city? #CarteBlanche @masakekana.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If the City of Joburg can't even properly manage its own paperwork, what does this say about its capabilities to manage an entire city? #CarteBlanche @masakekana.bsky.social
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He’s made a living streaming chaos and violence. Now, he’s accused of murder. We look at the dark side of social media. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News
June 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
He’s made a living streaming chaos and violence. Now, he’s accused of murder. We look at the dark side of social media. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News
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Sand, more in demand than oil, is in global short supply. Now, one coastal town is split: some say mining nearby dunes will save homes; others fear it will ruin the natural beauty they cherish. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica
Sand wars
It's a natural resource in bigger demand than oil, central to how we build and live in our world – from our cities to our cell phones. And it’s in short supply globally. Believe it or not, we're talking about sand. And a sand mining application is dividing one tiny coastal town. Residents who are locked in battle with the dunes drifting over their properties think the mine will save their homes, while others believe it spells the end of the unspoiled natural beauty they love.For the full story, get DStv Stream Premium: https://bit.ly/DStv-Stream
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June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sand, more in demand than oil, is in global short supply. Now, one coastal town is split: some say mining nearby dunes will save homes; others fear it will ruin the natural beauty they cherish. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica
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Sodwana Bay, a top diving spot, was shaken last year by the disappearance of beloved fisherman John 'Matambu' Dercksen. What seemed to be an accident soon turned into a murder case. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche
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June 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Sodwana Bay, a top diving spot, was shaken last year by the disappearance of beloved fisherman John 'Matambu' Dercksen. What seemed to be an accident soon turned into a murder case. Watch the full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche
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Thousands of vital building plans lie in chaos at Joburg’s condemned Metro Centre, costing time, money and priceless history. Will the City of Joburg finally act or repeat past failures? That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica
June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thousands of vital building plans lie in chaos at Joburg’s condemned Metro Centre, costing time, money and priceless history. Will the City of Joburg finally act or repeat past failures? That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and on DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica
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DEATH AT DAYBREAK
In an upcoming #CarteBlanche investigation: In April, the NSPCA raided a major chicken farm over cruelty complaints, revealing horrors tied to the collapse of a government-funded, multi-billion rand poultry business. Watch Carte Blanche Sundays at 7pm on M-Net and DStv Stream.
In an upcoming #CarteBlanche investigation: In April, the NSPCA raided a major chicken farm over cruelty complaints, revealing horrors tied to the collapse of a government-funded, multi-billion rand poultry business. Watch Carte Blanche Sundays at 7pm on M-Net and DStv Stream.
COMING SOON! Death at Daybreak | Carte Blanche | M-Net
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June 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
DEATH AT DAYBREAK
In an upcoming #CarteBlanche investigation: In April, the NSPCA raided a major chicken farm over cruelty complaints, revealing horrors tied to the collapse of a government-funded, multi-billion rand poultry business. Watch Carte Blanche Sundays at 7pm on M-Net and DStv Stream.
In an upcoming #CarteBlanche investigation: In April, the NSPCA raided a major chicken farm over cruelty complaints, revealing horrors tied to the collapse of a government-funded, multi-billion rand poultry business. Watch Carte Blanche Sundays at 7pm on M-Net and DStv Stream.
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Between July 2024 and Feb 2025, nearly 30 Home Affairs officials were axed. But is corruption really being tackled? We investigated bribery and abuse at a Pretoria office serving asylum seekers. Full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche @masakekana.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Between July 2024 and Feb 2025, nearly 30 Home Affairs officials were axed. But is corruption really being tackled? We investigated bribery and abuse at a Pretoria office serving asylum seekers. Full story now on DStv Stream and Catch Up. #CarteBlanche @masakekana.bsky.social
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A delightful take on history! Late last year, the #CarteBlanche team met The Historian - a young man bringing world history to life to make lessons from the past accessible to all. Watch this inspiring story now on our website. #SouthAfrica
The Historian
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
On any given afternoon in the Botanical Gardens, visitors may spot one of Johannesburg’s rare sights. Sometimes it’s an Inca warrior or an Ottoman trade...
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January 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A delightful take on history! Late last year, the #CarteBlanche team met The Historian - a young man bringing world history to life to make lessons from the past accessible to all. Watch this inspiring story now on our website. #SouthAfrica
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Extravagant car rentals, costly fuel and suspicious road trips: We investigate how a mayor from a small municipality in the Free State wasted thousands of rands from the public purse.
That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
Coming up on 12 January - The mayor
Extravagant car rentals, costly fuel and suspicious road trips: We investigate how a mayor from a small municipality in the Free State wasted thousands of rands from the public purse.
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January 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Extravagant car rentals, costly fuel and suspicious road trips: We investigate how a mayor from a small municipality in the Free State wasted thousands of rands from the public purse.
That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
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Municipal mismanagement has led some in Komani in the Eastern Cape to have no power for over a month. Despite persistent protests, the municipality continues to fail its residents. Join #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
Coming up on 12 January - Chaos in Komani
This is not a war zone, yet the trenches and explosions tell a grim story of relentless power failures in Komani, Eastern Cape. Residents here have been left in the dark for over a month.
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January 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Municipal mismanagement has led some in Komani in the Eastern Cape to have no power for over a month. Despite persistent protests, the municipality continues to fail its residents. Join #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #News
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Three kidnappings in 24 hours in the Eastern Cape… Is this province facing an escalating crisis? That's a special investigation tonight at 7pm on #CarteBlanche, only on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica
December 1, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Three kidnappings in 24 hours in the Eastern Cape… Is this province facing an escalating crisis? That's a special investigation tonight at 7pm on #CarteBlanche, only on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica
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She survived one of the worst climate disasters in Spain. Now, South African Lindie Jackson recounts how she survived the deadly Valencian floods. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #ClimateChange
November 28, 2024 at 5:06 PM
She survived one of the worst climate disasters in Spain. Now, South African Lindie Jackson recounts how she survived the deadly Valencian floods. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #ClimateChange
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Taken in broad daylight, panicked and vulnerable kidnapping victims turn to private security teams for help. That's a special #CarteBlanche investigation this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #Crime
November 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Taken in broad daylight, panicked and vulnerable kidnapping victims turn to private security teams for help. That's a special #CarteBlanche investigation this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101. #SouthAfrica #Crime
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In this week's edition of The WholeWeek Wrap with @dailymaverick.bsky.social, we chat about the future of the EFF, the ongoing standoff at Stilfontein, and why a good deed could land you in jail... Give it a listen now on #CarteBlanche: The Podcast. iono.fm/e/1505611
The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (25 November 2024)
Decriminalising illegal mining? Some say that’s the solution to our zama zama problem. Then, the EFF is on life support – can it survive the mass exodus? Also, how many ships do you need to make a nav...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:21 AM
In this week's edition of The WholeWeek Wrap with @dailymaverick.bsky.social, we chat about the future of the EFF, the ongoing standoff at Stilfontein, and why a good deed could land you in jail... Give it a listen now on #CarteBlanche: The Podcast. iono.fm/e/1505611
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Exorcisms, still embraced by many, are often seen as outdated and controversial. But in KwaZulu-Natal, a deadly case highlights this form of abuse often disguised as faith. Watch the full story now on #CarteBlanche. #SouthAfrica
Exorcisms: See no evil
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
In the shadows of South Africa's spiritual landscape, a sinister practice is claiming lives: exorcisms gone wrong. In KwaZulu-Natal, one family is dema...
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November 26, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Exorcisms, still embraced by many, are often seen as outdated and controversial. But in KwaZulu-Natal, a deadly case highlights this form of abuse often disguised as faith. Watch the full story now on #CarteBlanche. #SouthAfrica
We're a production company that has produced high-quality TV content for over 30 years. Best known for its iconic investigative journalism programme, @carteblanchetv.bsky.social, the company has brought an average of 160 hours of broadcast television each year. Here are some of our projects:
November 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
We're a production company that has produced high-quality TV content for over 30 years. Best known for its iconic investigative journalism programme, @carteblanchetv.bsky.social, the company has brought an average of 160 hours of broadcast television each year. Here are some of our projects: