
Unique stories. Unique perspectives. Carte Blanche: The Podcast delves beneath the headlines on South African and global issues, bringing you the stories that matter. Like what you hear? Drop us a rating or review.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsNews Commentary | ||||

In the very final episode of The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick and Carte Blanche, we reflect on some of the biggest moments of 2024 and celebrate everything that South Africa has to offer. Carte Blanche Website · Chat on X · Chat on Facebook
Bullying BRICS – Donald Trump says it’s the dollar or nothing. Later, shrinking economies and shrinking inflation. We make sense of it all. Then, government sets its sights on banks and budget airlines. But why now? And why South Africans are semigra... more
The President’s Phala Phala predicament continues. Later, is honesty the best policy when it comes to Members of Parliament? Also, Table Mountain’s crime problem makes headlines again. Then, vapers beware – new proposed laws causes some serious blowb... more
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 navy? Just one, it seems. And why doing something goo... more
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Snappy and insightful, a great listen to get the week in review.
I love this podcast. It is pacey, interesting and gives a great weekly summary of current affairs in South Africa. Their topics are always interesting. I just wish it was more regular than once a week!
I really enjoy this podcast but some of the episodes are not recorded properly Big cracking sounds on some episodes Pity as it’s a great podcast but you don’t know what you getting until you listen
Update Dec 2023 - this is still the case 😔
Very interesting and informative content but the audio quality is varying but tends to lens more to the poor side.
I really enjoy this podcast but some of the episodes are not recorded properly
Big cracking sounds on some episodes
Pity as it’s a great podcast but you don’t know what you getting until you listen
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The content focuses on pressing social, political, and economic issues both in South Africa and globally. A recurring theme involves unpacking significant current affairs events, such as political scandals, policy changes, and societal challenges like gender-based violence and food safety crises. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions with experts and journalists who provide insights into the complexities of these subjects, making it a rich resource for listeners interested in understanding the nuances behind the headlines. Furthermore, the format often combines serious discourse with lighter segments, allowing for a well-rounded exploration of crucial topics, which sets this podcast apart from others in the news commentary space.... more
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1. Zoukiswa Pikoli
2. Zandile Ndhlovu
3. Ray Mahlaka
4. Richard Gregory
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