{"id":39009,"date":"2026-10-04T08:18:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T08:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=39009"},"modified":"2026-10-04T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T08:18:18","slug":"left-in-the-shadows-the-plight-of-autistic-children-without-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/left-in-the-shadows-the-plight-of-autistic-children-without-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Left in the Shadows: The Plight of Autistic Children Without Support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Sunday, 04 October <\/strong>episode of Carte Blanche<\/strong> delves into the distressing situation where numerous autistic children were deprived of electricity for a duration of three weeks at a facility intended for children with special needs.<\/p>\n

During this time, the children had to manage in total darkness as various government entities reportedly engaged in disputes over who was responsible for settling the electricity bill, prompting concerns about how such a scenario could persist for an extended period.<\/p>\n

This investigation explores the repercussions of the extended power failure on the children and queries why their requirements appeared to be deprioritized.<\/p>\n

Credibility among South African viewers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carte Blanche<\/strong> stands as a South African investigative journalism television series that broadcasts on M-Net<\/strong> every Sunday at 19:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Since its debut on 21 August 1988, the program has garnered a reputation for credibility among South African audiences, focusing on investigations into corruption, consumer concerns, and timely events over the past 34 years.<\/p>\n