The Sunday, 02 August episode of Carte BlancheCarte returns to Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, revisiting its evolution twenty years after first exploring its shift from a quaint seaside area to one of the most desirable luxury real estate markets in South Africa.
This investigative program delves into how the dramatic increase in demand for upscale properties has transformed the coastline, with celebrities and affluent buyers now acquiring private residences valued in the hundreds of millions of rands.
The segment raises questions about whether the relentless pursuit of luxury development has crafted an exclusive playground for the ultra-wealthy, probing who ultimately benefits from Cape Town and whether the Mother City can maintain its identity amid rapid transformation.
Credibility among South African viewers
Carte Blanche is an investigative journalism series in South Africa that broadcasts on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00.
Having premiered on 21 August 1988, the show has built a reputation over the past 34 years for its incisive reporting on issues of corruption, consumer topics, and contemporary events, earning the trust of South African audiences.
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