The 10 August episode of Carte Blanche explores Johannesburg’s sprawling urban landscape, where rare and treasured green spaces offer residents vital recreational and environmental benefits.
These parks, long considered the city’s “green lungs,” now face an uncertain future amid concerns that the municipality may prioritise revenue generation over conservation.
The programme examines whether development plans and commercial ventures could erode these public spaces, questioning if the City is pursuing income at all costs and the expense of Johannesburg’s environmental heritage and community well-being.
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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