The Sunday, 24 May episode of Carte Blanche investigates alarming accusations regarding a private security firm functioning in Durban’s CBD after a violent attack on a homeless individual was filmed.
The video purportedly depicts masked personnel assaulting the man with sjamboks before coercing him into the back of an armed response vehicle and driving off.
That individual has reportedly not been located since the incident, while advocates assert this case reflects a larger trend of mistreatment aimed at marginalized individuals living on the streets.
With inquiries reportedly having stalled, there are rising concerns about whether officials are overlooking alleged occurrences of violence executed under the guise of ensuring safety and order in the urban center.
Credibility among South African viewers
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism program broadcast on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00.
Its inaugural episode premiered on 21 August 1988, and over the last 34 years, it has garnered trust among South African audiences through its investigations into corruption, consumer affairs, and significant current events.
