Carte Blanche coming up: Sheriff shambles

Carte Blanche investigates allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement and intimidation within South Africa’s sheriff system.

May 16, 2026 - 16:00
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Carte Blanche coming up: Sheriff shambles

The Sunday, 17 May episode of Carte Blanche turns its attention to allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement within the office of the sheriffs, the officials responsible for enforcing court orders.

The programme reports that whistleblowers have raised concerns over alleged intimidation, abuse of funds and claims that lucrative sheriff positions are being sold to the highest bidders, sidelining long-serving public servants.

Questions have also been raised over whether a fund intended to protect the public is being misused.

Despite the allegations, the Minister of Justice reportedly maintains that there is nothing wrong within the system, prompting further scrutiny from Carte Blanche.

Credibility among South African viewers

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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