Carte Blanche coming up: Zuma recruits return

Carte Blanche has revealed the ordeal of several men who were convinced by people they trusted to take part in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Mar 21, 2026 - 03:00
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Carte Blanche coming up: Zuma recruits return

The Sunday, 22 March episode of Carte Blanche uncovers the harrowing experiences of a group of men who were lured by trusted recruiters into joining the war between Russia and Ukraine, only to return home months later wounded, traumatised, and disillusioned.

Their return, facilitated through presidential negotiations, has shifted attention toward politically connected individuals believed to have orchestrated their recruitment, raising serious questions about accountability as a criminal investigation slowly unfolds.

While some families have been reunited with their loved ones, others remain in anguish, including a mother who has not heard from her son since he was sent to Russia for what was described as training, leaving his fate uncertain amid growing concern over the true extent of the operation behind their deployment.

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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