Carte Blanche: SANDF murder case
The charges include illegal surveillance, torture, and even murder, raising urgent questions about whether a rogue faction within the South African National Defence Force is operating beyond the reach of the law.
As the court proceedings unfold, the country watches closely to see if long-hidden truths will finally come to light and whether those implicated in these alleged abuses of power will face accountability.
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00.
Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events.
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