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[@infinite2441]

I no longer feel Proud to be a citizen of this beautiful country. A country with the best people and so much potential but I can no longer keep fearing for my life at 2000 in the evening at traffic lights and wondering if I could get robbed and killed. I hate what South Africa has become. An amazing land ruined by the ANC so so sad

[@svenhoracek2628]

No wonder. This is why alot Of citizens are Leaving South Africa to live in a better place. We are all sick of Corruption, loadshedding, Criminalty and so forth.

[@brucekendall52]

100% correct.

[@Really_Reaper]

Word of wisdom

[@Kamaria0045]

I'm proud to be South African. Our people are generally AWESOME! I'm ashamed of my government and feel sorry for those so brainwashed as to vote for them, time and time again.

[@SafMullah]

Why are the names of these ministers not being made public?! What's the point of having all this information and not putting it out to the public. Stop being cowards, name and shame!!

[@phumlilesopela1594]

Naming any person needs hard evidence that can be presented in court, currently there's no evidence there's only hear say.

[@MrSquirrel1693]

I think they aren't named because they want proper hard evidence first. Otherwise the named ministers can cover their tracks if they know they are being investigated.

[@esausello8807]

It really feels like this was just a waste of my time

[@MarcelWasserman]

As the saying goes, if you have 1 bad cop and 100 good cops, but the good cops do nothing about the bad cops... you then have 101 bad cops. Evil must be confronted.

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

These people must truly be petrified. It's not only the person that talks that's at risk but their families too.

[@pamknoll7383]

ONLY when the government changes, will this stop

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

The point is that we have no faith in terms of who to vote in. All of the parties have one or another dark cloud hanging over them.

[@stewartw.9151]

The ANC has done so much damage it will still take years even after they are dethroned!

[@Gucci_Actual]

Governments will never change. They only get worse the more you let them get away with things. When they sense weakness, they push harder. Either show your strength and resolve as a country, or this will continue to get worse until there is nothing left

[@deilliw]

Eskom exempted from declaring irregular and fruitless spending in its accounts for 3 years - Need you say more..

[@garry_personal_brand]

In my opinion Eskom is SA money laundering house , It is being used to generate money for the people who pay the donorships (R30 Bil diesel relief fund ? ) , you know those cardboard boxes we pick up for years after elections on the floor ? They pay those. How does no one ever stop and say WDF I vote for the people who are supposed to clean the place that dont and still leave their boxes lying around ... o wait maby thats all they do for the homeless people they got to be homeless due to years and years of propaganda ?

[@thomasfourie8992]

These people don't care that we don't have electricity. They don't care about our country. They should go to prison for life.

[@nunamvseravno]

Its called treason

[@Tinker8531]

Thank you De Ruyter for doing your own investigation to expose these ANC thieves.

[@rileysetc.5107]

Everyone reading this, please vote for any party other than ANC 2024... they've had their chance man

[@khayalethuvusani5261]

We are living in a country which doesn't care about its own future it's getting worse and ugly so painful

[@alnonickname570]

if we put our petty differences aside, and stand together, we can make the culprits fear us ne

[@Ohole]

Guys, its time to seriously take a stand, together. Imagine where SA would have been had it not been for Eskom and its mess.

[@2point0dude]

Imagine where we would be without the ANC’s relentless corruption and incompetence

[@Kavali3r]

So what does standing together look like, unless at the voting stations getting rid of the cANCer that plagues this country? 2024 is too late. An honest question, what do law abiding citizens do?

[@grumpiebrown]

True .. but the real cause of Eskom's mess is the ruling political party behind it.

[@meme5546]

Eskom is only the tip of the iceburg when it gets to the real mess. Infrastructure and state owned enterpise are all part of this sinking ship. Eskom is just the one that stands out as it affect us directly the most. But there is a lot more where this comes from. Roads, water, universities, SAA, PRASA etc. its all going where Eskom is going. I can go as far as to say it has nothing to do with Eskom, Eskom is not the common denominator here, but just one of the institutions affected by a much bigger, widespread problem in this country. Saving Eskom will help, but we have a far way to go to get this country on the right path. I am also sure it will never be in the ability of our politicians to make that change, regardless of the talk they talk they lost control of the situation. The solution will most likely come from the bottom up and not from the top down.

[@s-theo-za7879]

Remeber that it is not only Eskom but the influences that are puppeteering the orginization. We all know as clear as day who is the underlying force behind all corruption in SA and they just sit back and allow it to happen cause they cannot intervene with there own doing. ANC.

[@deonvanrooyen8960]

South Africa should engage the security agencies of what allies we still have to investigate Eskomgate... Our security agencies are far too compromised to conduct this investigation...

[@Mondochiwan]

Our good friend Russia has excellent state security agencies.

[@jksinorbit]

Our allies are Russia and China...good luck getting any unbiased, unpolitical action out of them

[@nthabibotsi9855]

@@Mondochiwan I also think this good Russian security agency must tackle the exposed Gold Mafias exposed syndicates as well🙄

[@mambaman9363]

It would not be surprising to find that Russia already has a finger in the pie somewhere.

[@tanyamackenzie8664]

It is so sad what they are doing to our country!! South Africa is the most beautiful place to live. We have the strongest spirits because of all the hardships we have had to face. We need to stand together now to overthrow the government and fight for our country!!

[@JabuSimelani-g6r]

We are in trouble South African 2024 is coming let's take back our power

[@Martinovic91]

Its bad in this country. Things are massively getting worst

[@bluepage6817]

As usual nothing will be done. CB you need to apply more pressure. The people have the right to know😡

[@ravenblack7052]

Exactly! If they name names, these individuals would be forced issue statements declaring their innocence. Surely there is sufficient grounds to then enforce PRECCA? Simply: Shake the cage!

[@itaido9065]

Thank you for the story❤️🤞

[@MichaelJones-lh1ug]

Why are no names mentioned? Why do we continue to protect these criminals?

[@chrisjohanvandermerwe685]

And yet come 2024,people will still vote for the ANC.What a joke this country is

[@GregBecker]

If Eskom cooperated, surely dots (involving purchase orders, tender documents, bank statements from Eskom, and company ownership records) could be connected?

[@stewartw.9151]

It needs a full compulsory forensic audit by court order! The ANC will move mountains to avoid that!

[@bonganimbuli7523]

The problem is the ANC government which has greedy people. Wherever they put their hands is for their own benefit. It's time as the South African people show the ANC that we are tired of what they're doing. There are a couple of ANC members who are implicated in serious crimes but still on the streets. This country can only fail if we allow it as the people of South Africa.

[@sinethembagwebu1244]

The fact that some of this cartels floss their riches every weekend on Instagram 😭

[@sinethembagwebu1244]

The presidential cartel😭😂

[@jermainyjacobs7826]

The man said the future of this country depends on Eskoms survival I am concerned beyond words.

[@mogamatyusufmartin9171]

Thanks for sharing guys 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿,I personally think you guys @carteblanche do a good job

[@arafattjirongo6267]

Whats the use of reporting if you are bleeping out names???

[@icraftcrafts8685]

You do that if you want to keep reporting dude

[@fransjacobs8071]

Lets not kid ourselves here. We can safely assume all top anc members are corrupt.

[@Moondancer1607]

This corruption starts at the very top & has filtered down to the very bottom. If anyone starts shaking the tree, they will be dealt with like Babita Deokoran. We, the honest, tax-paying citizens, just have to continue suffering until we all eventually seek greener pastures elsewhere where there is at least service delivery, despite the stealing.

[@nunamvseravno]

You forgot voting power...its the only way AND it works.

[@lorrainebotha5293]

Lifestyle audits should be done on every Politian, his family and relatives. What do they own: luxury cars and houses, jewelry, watches , clothing. overseas trips and expensive holidays, etc etc. Where does the money come from? Surely better checks can be done on the coal cartels and sabotage and everything elsewhere money can be syphoned off.

[@ralsalsic7]

The apathy is strong in this country. We should be more like the French!

[@thabangmamorare8647]

Where are the names?? Stop playing with us!!!

[@NgolaNalane]

They are scared

[@ravenblack7052]

Steenhuisen named David Mabusa as the minister during a parliamentary sitting a week after he had resigned as DP. There were shouts in parliament by some ANC bigshots that Mabusa should sue Steenhuisen. The media has remained schtum! Shows how scared everyone is. It's high time that people started to name names. Cast your mind back to de Ruyter's bombshell interview, he said that when he discussed this minister with PG, PG replied, "Well, it's inevitable that it was going to come out.". They all know, the whole rotten ANC bunch and they are allowing to continue!

[@soaronwingslikeeagles7982]

I am troubled that so much of the man was shown.

[@yaboyohsnap1887]

🙆🏽‍♂️I knew things were BAD, I didn't know it was THIS bad!

[@AndileTheGreat]

Good to see the old man back on his feet. More strength and health to him.

[@adrianboshoff1582]

Somewhere sometime this will all come out... and then the citizens of South Africa will truly be shocked at who has been involved... As soon as the names are released to the media whenever it will be it is going to be a watershed moment as well as chaos.🎉

[@stevew-tf6ky]

WOW IT TOOK THEM 10 YEARS TO WORK THIS OUT.....MILLIONS OF SOUTH AFRICANS COULD HAVE TOLD YOU THIS 9 YEARS AGO

[@theziggx]

This whole video is just sensationalist clickbait It contains no actual new information just dramatic reenactment of existing information

[@Mondochiwan]

And to make it seem like the corruption report is not credible

[@victorschipper2999]

Exactly!

[@lawrencemogatusi2629]

Exactly geez!

[@mattjordan6505]

But guys, the Minister of Electricity says there is no corruption involved. We must all be mistaken 🤣🤣🤣

[@rogermoosh]

In summary, a fallen once mighty empire!

[@Gucci_Actual]

Politicians should always be in fear of their lives. They work for you, you don't work for them. If there is evidence of corruption, then names should be dropped publicly so the citizens know who it is. They should have to answer for it. The media, not surprisingly, is protecting the very people they're reporting on by not mentioning their name. Everyone in SA needs to stand up and stand together and start pushing back.

[@thusspokezarathustra]

Interesting report. Definitely outlines attempts to protect those involved at a very high level. Obviously hard evidence is critical to finally resolving the tangled web of information. Until names are named and indictments are filed, nothing will be resolved. Good place to start would be to embark on lifestyle audits on those allegedly involved.

[@simonrochesuidlanders1435]

Keep up the good work, guys.

[@sophiavorster9406]

Until De Ruyter comes forward, even in writing, everything will remain rumours.

[@edwinblake]

Excellent report. Reveals what is being hidden, talks about the risks to the whistleblowers but also details how none of this is yet actionable. I wonder if usable evidence will ever be uncovered given that the police who are supposed to investigate are no doubt compromised.

[@dgraham1949]

The truth will eventually come out. We have excellent journalists investigating this whole saga of curruption. Treasurey has also been captured, that is why they trying to capture the Auditor General so they in turn don't report on wasteful expenditure. Treasury's explanation was not good enough, it was done to cover the tracks of ministers and allow time to protect themselves. This ANC government MUST be voted out, the sooner the beter.

[@Dude-1689]

Bongani 🫡 The Best Reporter, The One and Only!

[@petroshingalana8556]

Always the best Cart Blanca

[@leelee9106]

SA needs to bring in a massive team of forensic investigators from overseas, and ensure that they are 100% protected from harm 24 x 7. I think some of the people interviewed in this video by Carte Blanche are themselves not "above board" and that they are creating red herrings.

[@pappasmohlokoane-wn3kd]

I love it, it opens up our minds

[@maxwolfcraft9573]

Thanks for the information but the BIG question is what is going to be done about it

[@sharonvlok12]

Follow the MONEY

[@jojazenande8852]

ANC Under Ramaphosa has became a syndicate a crime syndicate of note

[@yusufmoola3869]

you guys are part of the many amazing heros we have. great work. amazing service to us all.

[@garry_personal_brand]

Lol Yusuf , you ever hear the term Yellow Journalism ? Check it out

[@ralphwebster1831]

The sub standard coal feedstocks going into the power stations is common knowledge. That was the cause of the failure of Medupi and Kusile at one point. The calorific value of the feedstock is so low they have to spray diesel onto the "coal" to make it burn. Often the "coal" comprises rocks and it doesn't burn. There was often no commercial value in delivering rocks and earth instead of thermal coal. You don't have to be a detective to work that one out.

[@nadineblake6354]

Come on guys. After what just happened to cilliers and Thomas and they weren't even in the spotlight... surely we are creating more ducks?!

[@hb7of9]

it all starts and ends with the ANC

[@christodebeer3645]

Think SARS is also watching all of these big earners...

[@NgolaNalane]

They in on it

[@bonganicandrice8396]

SANDF should protect the whistleblowers . If they can protect malls from being looted . Then they should protect the future of South Africa because if Eskom fails we are going to be a failed state.

[@erikaogle7411]

Very worrying! Where will it end?

[@mossfairy3060]

Now they've closed the doors so they can eat in peace🤯🤯

[@HlomzaFubs]

This is explosive information

[@stuartslyper1479]

Looks like we need to bring in the Al Jazeera investigative team to get some real investigative journalism. I learnt nothing new in the 15 mins it took to watch this

[@colettenelhulett2042]

Why are INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS not asking what's going on with NIA that they are not dealing with the matter and if they claim to be working on it why has is taken over a decade. Are they part of the problem?

[@toptrendingviral5954]

Great job , kept it up

[@pitsimagongwa7533]

This is very scary 😭😭

[@kekephori4946]

I honestly do think if the majority if this country don't vote this administration out of government,it will be too late to save our country.

[@jasonlakin1971]

Eskom has always been a good service provider. Its the BEE people inside that are the problem

[@richardstone3083]

So sad to see the extent of how government has been so comprehensively outwitted by criminal elements, at the expense of the poorest.

[@thusspokezarathustra]

The government has not been outwitted. They complicite, as they appoint the hoodlums that pillage. From the moment the ANC took the reins in SA, the top priority was to zuck the living daylights out of the economy. Ramaphosa infamously compared the economically active minority to that of a frog being boiled slowly. The frog does not perceive the danger till it's too late. The ANC simply views the minority and all it created, as a literal cash cow. We experiencing the inevitable outcome of that mindset; bankruptcy, wanton distruction, pillaged and power mongering. It's too late, nothing to do but wait for the axe to fall. Could be worse; we could have been a Ukraine. There's a tiny glimmer of hope; that a coalition government oust the ANC. Not holding much hope for that but it's a vague possibility if the majority of the population get feed up enough to vote any but ANC. Everyone that can vote should vote, as 2024 is critical for SA. It simply will not survive yet another round of ANC missmanagement.

[@GwabiniMfwethu]

Funny because most people have an idea who it is, yet nothing will be done.

[@novagaming7928]

At this stage defeating the ends of justice must also be considered as treason. We have too much at stake.

[@PeterSmichael-z5y]

I am a Carte Blanche fan, however I feel that this episode(investigation) could have been done better. During the episode a number of times Carte Blanche creates doubt about the report, saying there is no solid evidence. Why do this. While watching I couldnt help but feel that Carte Blanche is being politically correct here. How about dedicating another episode to this subject and going into more detail and investigating a few names in the report. Like many in the comment state - please could someone share this report on a public website, this could be a step to help solve out current power (Eskom) problem

[@colinthomas8677]

Name shame and lock them all up, and seize their big cars and all the stolen money!

[@NgolaNalane]

Guys in 2024 we need to save this country by voting out the current government. If you love this country you will do the right thing

[@hen3vz]

The real crime here is Bongani’s choice of eyewear.

[@desmondgoosen]

Bet you he couldnt find his glasses that morning and just used his wifes glasses

[@siboniso4420]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@naeemabed9126]

Yea fr it looks horrible ,doesn't suit his face

[@relaxingprolificeasysounds2298]

golden comment😤

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

😂😂😂

[@Joelolly201203]

They must be exposed and fall

[@InstigatorDJ]

Aaah the infamous State Security Agency - same guys who paid people off in the past.

[@angiemuffins706]

How do we get the country to stand together as a whole against this?

[@johnbaddoghellno7751]

Please protect that informer they will get him just from that scar by his eye..

[@BrettLaas]

how about starting by dropping the names of these corrupt people ..why hide them ..let us know who they are ..

[@jacqueshorn]

This would’ve never happened under DA lead government. Look at how they govern the Western Cape. Good clean audits, respect for the rule of law, non-racialism. They just get things done.

[@Mathilda5xp]

I agree! Well done DA.

[@margaretgreenwood1613]

Not so wonderful.. There is a lot that can be improved on.. And believe it of not Tulbach is having water shedding in the midst of the best rains they have had for a long time.. Water being turned off for a whole day is not acceptable!! And don't forget about the sewerage in the sea.. And the squatters everywhere..

[@terrancehenriparkin5964]

The banks should be as well held responsible to a degree; as it should be reported where these people can afford to purchase such materialistic items ! GET THE BANKS AND FINE THEM 1P TIMES MORE !

[@ColinByrne-aiazmir]

A well trained and disciplined Marxist operation.

[@bdunnigan73]

Ja, lots of talk, but what is going to be done? It's not good enough exposing them, they must be jailed, and for a long time! That's the problem now in South Africa... the justice system is not worthy of the name and governance (both corporate and government) is rubbish. No, too many incompetent and corrupt people in the system. Could've been different but coulda, shoulda and all that...

[@bokangmotsoane1259]

Can someone do something with this information?! Otherwise we are doomed

[@theahartley9894]

We all know and knew they've been stealing it's no secret

[@Outeniqua_Hiking]

Mantashe, Gordhan, Cele, and the whole ANC with its friends after that. Dot.

[@rinacraig7307]

The disguising of these informants is pitifully especially the one with the mask on. Even a closeup of his eye, voice sounds normal, clothes easily recognizable & race no secret! We are dealing with unscrupulous cindicits with no conscience, please can we give these brave men better concealment when exposing corruption.

[@hermangroenewald8751]

This is why Africa looks the way it looks... Lets just face the facts...

[@james130362]

I agreed with Mr Breakfast. Action should have been taken and is not acceptable.

[@riek306]

first time I felt carte blanche was sponsored by the ANC.

[@Kavali3r]

Got the same impression

[@rudikruger4918]

I agree. It was a joke. If they have the evidence then they owe it to the public to make it available. Nothing vague. They know who is doing it. The media suffers from Truth Decay

[@quintinrudman3889]

With the black economic and social criminal privilege in south africa, they will buy even carte blanche, everyone has a price, but you know how it works.

[@VeganTruk-yv7nn]

They hide comments, when one speakes out. Lol

[@Maqhwe]

The question is now directed at the citizens what must we do south africans cause everyone can clearly see our ANC has failed us since they the ones behind this ordeal

[@olivemashala258]

Useless

[@thabangciroc]

It's really sad to be a south african, imagine moving out of apartheid then into a corrupt state.

[@brandonmphela8714]

I thought they’d reveal the names of high profile politicians 😭

[@akhonazasembo3016]

Cele n pravin it doesnt need a rocket scientist

[@andresdeks]

How can you combine the words intelligence and escom together?

[@kamps492]

Ahhh 🙄 ANC and money 🤑

[@av_4da_racks_4770]

Is that Escobar who burnt R2m , is it Rands or Dollars?

[@pamelaleibowitz3019]

Sadly, when there is no intregity, no honesty, responsibility and accountability. We as a country have embarked on a downward spiral and the poorest of the poor will suffer greatly. Greed is the poison that is destroying the Fabric of our society. May G-d help us!

[@ashlynabrahams4683]

This is the real news

[@user-wv4dc9wk9g]

I’m wondering. If real evidence can be “bought”through the offer of the promise of a safe relocation to another country with a new identity if anyone will be willing to come forward. There surely must be a way to expose the real evidence to rescue the country

[@gerasmus]

Shocking

[@ciandahebe5692]

Should then former CEO be held liable as this espionage simple