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[@xolanidaki7635]

This is tough

[@TumeloHaarmans-bc6sb]

ANC is controlled by white wealthy people, what do you expect

[@kidfocuserrsa1891]

Producer deserves a raise🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

My bru

[@GasoGa]

For what, I would sack the producer for flaunting Health and Safety regulations

[@tshabalala7]

@@GasoGaRubbish

[@AapVanDieKaap]

@@GasoGa You don't know what flaunting means

[@kgomotsomolefi3816]

Enablers are clear, no way a country's resources can be stolen like this without the government knowing

[@G-Unit-f2x]

SA got state security they know,

[@Foxez13]

@@kgomotsomolefi3816 knowing and involved.

[@musawenkosimavuso566]

ANC Mafia's know about this and they're the benefiting from this

[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

Oh they are definitely in on it! The SAPS and the army as well. Not the foot soldiers/officers/people, all the higher ups who are protected with bodyguards and armoured cars etc.

[@TT1972-b4r]

@@G-Unit-f2x do they ask for permission as when to act or report because a lot is happening yet no action is taken

[@lufunomunyai523]

The ANC has failed this country badly, this is unforgivable.

[@gregson6]

Yet all you hear come election is Viva anc.. will never learn

[@rajpapa3574]

No the anc didnt fail us. They are involved in the corruption. Bloodless. Shameless politician. The leader owns mines.

[@JimmyHowardShorts]

they support the same regimes that are forcing these young come here

[@gregson6]

@phethosilas8781 see this is the problem right here. You missed the whole point. And if were being honest yes, many people of color has come forward saying things weren't this bad during apartheid. Look I understand how bad it was back then. At least things were working, being kept to standard, no illegal foreigners who come in and claim the land, holding it'd people to pay amounts just to live in their own homes. We're not talking about that time thou. We're saying stop being a doodoo brain and vote DA. Things have a better chance than losing trillions every year through the Anc.

[@gregson6]

@@phethosilas8781 wake up dude honestly

[@Char-5-p]

This beautiful presenter deserves an award for her journalism!!!

[@dragongamergorl9686]

@@Char-5-p and a bullet proof vest!

[@andiledlamini6135]

I wish Carta Blanche was on sabc in order for anc voters in Eastern cape Limpopo to see what the Anc government has done to destroy Mzansi

[@liyema_n]

ANC voters in EC watch Cutting Edge on SABC 1 all the time but they still vote ANC.

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

YOU DEEP LIKE THOSE HOLES!!

[@Tinker8531]

Play it in the week of the elections and they will remember.

[@louizadutoit5427]

​@liyema_n the ANC will never allow that. They are controlling the negative

[@layaniwanfakosebazhangakan4906]

Right

[@leevinmeyer4997]

How can we can get the army in for covid but not for our people

[@JohnLawYouTube]

Cause then the people weren't the only ones in danger

[@niewersnerens]

Exactly. But the answer is simple. Gov officials are complicent.

[@rajpapa3574]

@@leevinmeyer4997 well ramafailure got the army in trying to show the people he is the saviour of the nation of Sa. Moses the saviour.

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

The ARMY IS PART OF THIS SHXT!

[@VioletMokhomo-wm1ud]

@@leevinmeyer4997 Politicians are the syndicates so forget about the army.

[@Lischlee]

Joo we have lost our country big time Politicians are involved otherwise this problem will have been solved a long time ago😮

[@SiyaJola]

@@Lischlee exactly!

[@hendrikperkins8741]

The result of no border control and Malema's invitation for all to come to South Africa.

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

He might be part of this shxt!

[@Tinker8531]

what about those who hire illegal immigrants are they also not contributing towards the problem of illegal migration after all the motivation to come to SA is for jobs and economic opportunities.

[@IAmExcellent_]

@@hendrikperkins8741 You really think that's Julius Malema's he is just talking about what's going on there the reality of it there are no borders people from Mozambique,Zimbabwe have been coming to SA since ANC took over the government,They failed to mend the borders and build a proper security fence don't blame a guy who's not even in Government.Cyril Ramaphosa has been saying that these foreigners mustn't be bothered they are welcome in SA yet you see Malema wrong for saying what's happening...🙆‍♂️😬

[@mjjewels-bw7dc]

@@BaronMaron-g2j he is. Why do you think everybody is leaving his party.

[@cmtamarinternational3015]

It's not only foreigners, its a mix just like anything else. Be objective.

[@elliotemmanuelnogo1632]

This lady is brave

[@Papito_ZA]

Sebete.. Her and Nqobile Madlala of Newzroom Afrika News fame..

[@Josephine-go9df]

Too brave I can't

[@HRL.]

There is more than meets the eyes. It is a well organised and funded machine that stretches beyond these guys we are seeing. There is definitely a structure of hierarchy

[@Dude-1689]

I mean a whole graduate left a corporate gig for this.

[@notyourfrind9415]

​@Dude-1689 the dude makes R20k fortnightly tax-free. I'm almost tempted to quit my job and become a Zama Zama (jk).

[@Dude-1689]

@@notyourfrind9415 I'd love to NOT pay taxes 🫡 I'm not saying this is right to do but, Hey 😂 I do have some pending plans 😁

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@Dude-1689 who wouldn't? Corporate is toxic anyways.

[@kaygee_2004]

Masa is a very brave lady for doing this!!🤞🏼🙌🏽 basically risking her life

[@ednahzulu523]

Yes, She is, thumbs up for her

[@madirams5808]

She must get a big incentive and an award for this

[@mphompiti8041]

Carte Blanche, the reality new Chanel in SAv🎉

[@theresiakolobe7140]

Those people in the ground are not the ones in charge. Who's buying the product?

[@AkhonaGaladla]

these are symptoms of having 50% unemployment rate and 0% of boarder control

[@brianmkwanazi3601]

Where is Mandela who encouraged that our borders be left unmanned. The ANC has been nothing but a curse to poor people of South Africa.

[@vusidumisanimiya994]

Serious this guy's has deliberately brought poverty to us

[@bethuelchauke39]

@@brianmkwanazi3601 he passed away

[@musawenkosimavuso566]

Freedom proudly brought to you by ANC🇿🇦

[@ayandafree4354]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@gladysmafatshe4949]

All political leaders not ANC..

[@pierrefourie5753]

No Police, No government leadership, no discipline, no pride. What a shame.

[@joannetolond5782]

Too busy filling their pockets!

[@brideofchrist8295]

No patriotism

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Only mamparas

[@keketsomega8358]

Zama zama are allover tge country in Free State, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West and Limpopo. Am ashamed in what the ANC has done to this country. Truth be told in apartheid there was law and order

[@antonvrb1510]

More about this, please. Thanks for the work so far.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

and ???? even if you expose it it just gets more

[@antonvrb1510]

@eisbeinGermany That is true, but I really love that area and would like to visit again. A bit of progress is being made with this problem in other places, but yes, this will carry on. I would just like to be informed, that's all.

[@jobokiswasua6349]

Invest in safety equipmnet for your presenters. Wearing slay queen clothes to report on a high danger areas.

[@mthunzisetlaba8530]

Not really slay queen clothes 😂, but you're right. Invest in safety equipment.

[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

I agree! I was SO worried for her!

[@wentzelwilliams5568]

​@@mthunzisetlaba8530😂😂😂@ slay queen clothes 🙆🏾- bathong!!😂

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

I cringed when I saw those shoes she was wearing... there's no way I'd walk around those areas without steel-toed boots

[@ayandabiyana7955]

Please do an investigation on food poisoning around the country, children are dying every day from food poisoning. Some are missing exams due to sickness caused by eating poisoned food or contaminated. The Government is lacking the will to deal with these incidents

[@Someonewigg8368]

That story is coming 10th november, if you look at the previews of up coming stories

[@DingiMguni]

Girl, where is your bullet proof vest? You need to stay safe on your assignment. Great reporting, thank you.

[@marthabooth4085]

I have no words ...the reality is to schoking■ You are doing brilliant work exposing this ....need to ecpose the *big* bosses...The greedy , hartless evils.

[@katlegomasire9391]

Why is Masa not wearing a bulletproof vest chasing these people? 15:32

[@michaelmitchell8567]

Or PPE???

[@brideofchrist8295]

​@@michaelmitchell8567I don't think they were expecting to see what they encountered there.

[@redtaggirl493]

@@katlegomasire9391 I’m asking myself the same question, so scary

[@zakhelekhumalo8304]

Its obvious. These people are not fighting with anyone, they are here to make a living. The lady has done a great job, telling both side of a story.

[@kenernstzen2407]

Very brave lady!👏👏

[@TobiasVanNiekerk]

The damage done to the Blyde River is unthinkable!! It directly affects Blyde Reserve and other protected areas. Why are environmental departments not more involved!!?? Indigenous fish species are disappearing from Blyde River!!!

[@marthabooth4085]

Very desturbing!

[@swazimatt]

I thought this exactly when the security company set light to the acid bath etc. it was doing less harm contained in the plastic “pool”

[@danielbrink9475]

These guys are better armed than our soldiers, how are you gonna get them out you can't use the police.

[@wildbear007]

Here's a question millions ask.... why is nothing done about this? The illegal miners going to the extremes, isn't it time the government goes to extremes to stop this widespread illegal mining?

[@Cairo96]

And what is legal mining,for motsepe and his white friends to be rich.just give people jobs and stop calling them zama zamas.this are people with families

[@wildbear007]

@Cairo96 not all but most of these zama zamas are actually illegal immigrants. Thats the problem for a start. Maybe government can stop being corrupt and let the economy grow without government interference. Jobs are made when an economy grows. People need to learn economics first. Politicians and politically connected "economic analyts" need to start being honest and stop lying to the people and stop the propaganda nonsense. Then SA can grow better.

[@Josephine-go9df]

Gorvenment don't want those people to own the mines legally the said since 2021 they followed the right procedures and partnered with one mine everything is approved so far but the government refuses with the mining wrights

[@haniiyamw6796]

@@Cairo96 Did you not hear. They are forcing people to work. 12 to 16 year old were found. I can bet they are not south african and were trafficked. But I agree the government are complicit and involved. This is black on black.

[@mecharamorula4660]

Government is trying. NGO's and courts are protecting these illegal miners

[@lee4zeena]

Remind me why we have an army?

[@konnie92]

Brother the army is in on this too. This operation is MASSIVE

[@moshemabusela2355]

​@@konnie92 true

[@papillion6741]

For covid lockdown and targeting easy to capture people.

[@MrNdamase]

To check if you are wearing a mask in 2020

[@parshinnaidoo2478]

no one knows what the f they do

[@basedsigma5634]

Cry the beloved country😢😢😢 Pilgrims rest is a shadow of what it was.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

aal thanks to evil mandela

[@basedsigma5634]

@eisbeinGermany not really. The UN sanctions forced the handover of power to an inexperienced 3rd world culture. The result was expected and no suprise. Africa is for the africans, they will do what they do, and what they do is unacceptable to european culture.

[@Olcool]

This reminds me of Zimbabwe's easten highlands, the prime of timber growing area that was completely destroyed by illegal mining around the 2003-6. That area is home for pine and wattle treee growing but mining under the tree roots destroyed the rivers and the tree plantations together.

[@Someonewigg8368]

Yet the majority in mpumalange vote Anc 😑

[@Lethi9704-y5m]

In far flung areas Mandela’s dream and misinformation is rampant

[@smntuli]

Well crime will keep rising because we keep building Malls not factories

[@andiledlamini6135]

Nope corruption is behind this ...who is supplying zamas zama with Ak47???

[@Neil1952100]

Well done to your team, particularly those who spoke to the zama zama and the lady who went under ground. Very brave! ❤❤

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

The Lady's Name is MASA KEKANA!!! I wanna Marry Her!!

[@ntandokazi5587]

@@BaronMaron-g2jPlease invite me to the wedding 😂😂😂😂

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

@@ntandokazi5587 Why ?? You wanna take my Wifey!!

[@ntandokazi5587]

@@BaronMaron-g2j I just to witness the union 🤣

[@cj6434]

This arrogant illegal zamas need to be stopped, ANC is folding a blind eye.

[@mjjewels-bw7dc]

Profiteering. Same as the Spaza Shops.

[@adventurerambling]

We need to hold the minister of forestry and environment responsible, but then she is most likely getting a kick back.

[@wentzelwilliams5568]

...madame Barbara Creecy in her haydays!! 🤮🤮

[@SiphoMabhena-c2m]

The former owners of the mine must be held accountable. After mining it is the requirement of the law that they rehabilitate the area.

[@ntokozombonani7971]

Masa please were proper gear next time for health and safety. My heart was racing seeing you without protective gear. Great work as always! ❤

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

I never seen gold in rock before! You trying to tell me the Government can not do something about this and create jobs for South Africans?

[@lerongovender2956]

Please let someone with brains and ethics run this country

[@michael_abramson]

The problem is that the voters don’t have brains and ethics

[@thobelanisifiso3066]

@@lerongovender2956 that MKP and Zuma gonna do exactly that

[@haniiyamw6796]

​@@thobelanisifiso3066 Zuma was already in power and destroyed the country and took and took from you. You need someone young and educated.

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@thobelanisifiso3066 eish. The masses don't learn

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@haniiyamw6796 these masses are delusional and dof

[@LukhanyoHlophe]

That African 'i cannot believe it' hand gesture @12:26 caught me off guard lol. The drone shot of the shafts was really impressive.

[@WhoisMyFrench.]

*claps once *

[@M10-i6b]

Proudly bought to you by your loving ANC.

[@soulistdeblac]

yabo le Show bafethu.... hai cha!!! Bravo!!!🔥

[@jabulilemahlangu131]

It’s really doing great work…😅

[@gregwochlik9233]

It is sad to see South Africa turn into a full Mafia state. I am watching this from abroad (left SA in 2020). I feel that the guy with the "Business Administration" degree and gets R20k for 2 weeks is lying. I don't think a foot-soldier / miner gets that much money.

[@chasep402]

Lol you know nothing.

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@chasep402 yep, exactly. He knows nothing lol

[@carronkuna1843]

Show it to Ramaphosa and ask him, where are the soldiers?????

[@yvonnecoetzee3508]

They don't send the soldiers because they will help the zama zamas

[@Wsly-bo4uv]

Where is the police minister? Where is the president?

[@grantbradshaw7907]

5:44 5:48 Masa is very brave and a shoutout to her as a journalist She deserves an award

[@yvonnecoetzee3508]

As long as the ANC is in control of my province Mpumalanga it will only get worse, what a disgrace

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Only KNP is keeping the place relevant

[@Domdeazy]

Its like Congo 2.0

[@rushdienfakier7978]

At least in Congo, its majority Congolese that are gaining benefit from their actions, where here in South Africa, our so called justice system allows us to only watch and accept how these illegal immigrants illegally exploit our resources and syphon money out of our country. How do we really benefit with them coming here. WHEN IS THIS COMING TO AN END, WHEN WILL WE SEE POLITICAL WILL TO FORCEFULLY DRIVE THIS CANCER OUT OF THE COUNTRY.

[@musawenkosimavuso566]

That place is scary

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@musawenkosimavuso566 even SA

[@wendell2809]

Pleeeeeeeeease investigate the following too - smartphone contracts in this country, companies that still bills people even after contract is completed! and getting it sorted out is a nightmare

[@mthunzisetlaba8530]

@@wendell2809 This is why it's important to read the Terms and Conditions on your contract after purchasing a new phone. I know sometimes we get excited with the new purchase and forget to read through the T&Cs.

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

And the bags of pre-rica’d SIM cards in homeless camps.

[@wendell2809]

@@Bluecollarjoe6B9 oh yeah, and STILL dissapearing of airtime

[@cyberT3000]

Please!!

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Buy the phone cash. Dealing with service providers is a nightmare

[@MrIsoMboyi]

Our Environment is getting annihilated by these Dog's. It's really sad to onlook. Our Government is literally deadbeat.

[@richardz1r837]

This crime has been allowed to flourish and grow to a level that requires military intervention, but we know the government will do nothing about it.

[@SpeedDemon09142]

Big shout out for the ANC

[@anindachakrabarti8096]

This scale of criminality is impossible without the topmost levels of government knowing, and most certainly .. benefitting. Go catch the Chiefs of such rackets in the Union Buildings.

[@rozannemarais5474]

You are amazing covering this however please consider wearing bullet proof vests when doing stories like these. The security guards and policemen are wearing vests yet the Carte Blanche personnel aren’t 😢

[@ragnarkin]

This channel always shares relevant news best in SA. Can carte blanche visit our army 😇

[@zakzeus.shuufHunaak]

Here: it isn't safe for hikers anymore. We want hike PILGRIM'S REST in peace❤

[@bukhosicokoto5548]

Our land is bleeding thanks to a government of evil pretenders 💔

[@franckkongolomukeba7413]

Well done carte blanche Continue to uncover whts most media don't want us to see

[@thabomazwayi4422]

ANC fruits..😢😢😢. I left Barberton 14 years ago. Can't believe what it has become😢😢😢

[@Prettywoman138]

Very interesting. Look forward to seeing part 2

[@jam-fam]

In other places, they would be called terrorist.

[@mtgigi]

🎯🎯🎯

[@MariaRammutla]

I cant believe that community is suffering because someone wants to drive a G-wagon mxm

[@wentzelwilliams5568]

..yet their greed is never satiated- ill gains will never bring peace.

[@G-Unit-f2x]

2026 we are voting for local government and 2029 National, its our duty to vote correctly, its our only power, we have totally been invaded,

[@tshifhiwacaiphus2223]

Absolutely unbelievable!!!

[@alettacronje7247]

Why is the government not using the army to help. It is shocking

[@papillion6741]

The government uses the army for easy targets, we all saw that during covid lockdown. We basically have no army.

[@mtgigi]

They're too fat to fit in those tunnels

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

@@mtgigi 😀😁😁😂😂😀😀😁😁😀😂😀😁

[@ntokozombonani7971]

The craziest part for me is the fact that journos can easily access Zama Zamas, even talk to them directly but our police, NOTHING!

[@thulimbhele5894]

The bravery of the journalist lady is on another level.

[@shelleyfrench4257]

So terrible!! 😢 what is happening to my country 🤯 Where are the police, army!?!?!

[@wandilebartman]

Do we even have an army 😢

[@joannetolond5782]

Asleep

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Eating papa

[@thuliendlovu719]

The bravery of Masa Kekana. Sheeeesh.

[@eezy7034]

The country our children will grow up in💔

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

And there is almost nothing left

[@MlindoMkhize]

Who's supplying them with guns is the big question here

[@stblad3]

Smuggled via Mozambique over the border or bought from SAPS.

[@MositoSekhantsa]

This corruption syndicate won't end,it keeps on increasing under our watch 😢

[@louizadutoit5427]

SA the new Congo😢

[@catherinethemba]

Remember when we used to have strong borders.. thanks ANC.

[@deanoclothier8426]

Another feather in the ANC's cap!

[@thutoamise474]

I take it as Batswana we have taught a lot of African countries something.,complaining about a party and doing something are totally different things.,

[@myrahtshabalala5473]

Much appreciated, Carte Blanche. The fact that you can reach that horrible area that the government cannot, says a lot about the ANC. Such a pity that it still gets a percentage to continue ruling the country. The beauty is that we all die & leave everything behind

[@kutullo_9x]

surely someone in power is involved in this because why are they so well resourced?!

[@mtgigi]

Foreign investors, local politicians turn a blind eye for a back hander

[@wildthingaround]

Kaapsehoop just west of mbombela is also looking very scarred by Zama Zama activity... I wish it would end.. something needs to be done coz it is turning our beautiful land to waste

[@rowensamuel2979]

Big Bosses are eating well...my goodness.

[@mzee5533]

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 is also like this. Authorities are funding those panners

[@dogamaster6234]

This chanel is on another level ❤

[@deserteagle7032]

I knew some of these guys. They sell their gold to gangsters for peanuts.

[@ZackBasson]

Well, she is pretty brave to go in there on her own... wow.

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

Beautiful Mpumalanga has turned into human nightmare! 😢

[@gxobinjasambemntungwa9694]

Lento is bigger than these guys,and by the look of things is now involving everyone, foreigners and our people from the Zamas security we have our people involved too as we can see on this 1 video before it was said to be foreigners alone but because of joblessness people are now trying to find ways of survival so this is tough for sure

[@esahm373]

Why is the B00er in charge of this operation? SAPS should be in charge! Private security has no place in such operations!

[@Kwazulujabul]

Unemployment is a ticking time bomb.

[@STRATLOB]

I have invested in gold mining in Zimbabwe, and working with artisanal miners is a tough road. These miners don’t always have a long-term mindset; it’s often just a job that comes and goes for them. Even if you’re investing, you risk losing a lot of money because, for some, it’s more about immediate gains than building a legitimate, professional operation. It can lead to setbacks, and valuable mining equipment may end up going to waste

[@spencercourtis9371]

legal investment?

[@Abisai9383]

It was irresponsible of the channel to send a Lady to such high-risk task without bullet proof vest

[@tafarapaul]

In Zimbabwe we call them Makorokoza and they did anywhere, river bed, river banks, if your field is close to the river then it is at risk……its a pandemic

[@Minamu6969]

It's an African pandemic, that has to end with our generation

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Now makorokoza is in SA

[@Penuelism]

Brilliant work by Carte Blanche 🔥🔥🔥 Govt is protecting big miners by turning a blind eye to zama-zamas. These guys supply big miners without having to deal with expensive compliance and regulation. When colonizers arrived in Africa, they were zama-zamas themselves.

[@badge5575]

Please make a video on this to explain more

[@palesamodiselle1555]

Wow Masa truly risked her life just to show us the carnage zamas zamas are causing to our infrastructure in this country.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

Big mining companies wouldn’t have abandoned them if there was any reasonable amount of gold left

[@haniiyamw6796]

it's cheaper to buy from the Zama Zama then mine it themselves. That's why they left them open instead of exploding the tunnels. People need to go for the people/companies buying the gold.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

@ yeah right, can you imagine some poor Malawian zama zama in an Anglo American boardroom negotiating the gold price 😂

[@MoCreaTV]

Masa is so dope and a brave girl!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@godfreymoeng7679]

Carte Blanche. The best in Mzanzi

[@Honeybager1337]

Follow the trail. Politicians involved for sure

[@martinnkhonyane9107]

Beautiful piece. Thanks.