Labelled as the world’s fastest-growing and most profitable industry, the counterfeit goods market is out of control. SA has become one of the biggest markets on the continent as landlocked countries abuse it to move massive loads of fake items. But authorities are fighting back. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. It’s early morning in downtown Johannesburg and, as small-business owners open shop for the day, an elite team from the SAPS’ anti-counterfeit unit descends on the inner city. Here the sale of counterfeit goods – popular luxury clothing brands, sneakers and even pharmaceuticals – has exploded. Cheap knockoffs are easy to come by and, because of its shipping routes, South Africa is one of the biggest markets for fake goods on the continent - large counterfeit consignments often move through the country undetected. As this illicit market continues to grow, fuelling other major criminal networks, Carte Blanche joins one anti-counterfeit unit's operation on the streets of Johannesburg. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

A former circus performer who’s spent over 40 years in captivity: Pretoria Zoo’s most beloved elephant and a risky journey to freedom. Charlie the elephant has finally retired to his new home. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

A multi-billion rand mega city project funded by taxpayers, the inexperienced developer who scored the tender, and the sub-contractors who’ve been left in the lurch. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv