Carte Blanche coming up: Gun shop hijack?

Carte Blanche uncovers a disturbing saga in the firearms sector, where dealers who agreed to sell their shops say they were left unpaid.

Apr 4, 2026 - 18:24

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Carte Blanche coming up: Gun shop hijack?

The Sunday, 05 April episode of Carte Blanche investigates a troubling case marked by broken promises and alleged criminal conduct in the firearms industry.

In this case, dealers who signed contracts to sell their businesses claim they were never paid and instead faced intimidation when they demanded their money.

The report reveals how company ownership was allegedly altered without consent, while firearms are said to have gone missing under unclear circumstances.

At the centre of the controversy is a shadowy businessman, already known to the programme, who, despite reportedly facing multiple fraud charges, claims to be importing weapons.

The exposé paints a disturbing picture of backroom deals, suspected business hijackings, and the potential circulation of firearms into the wrong hands.

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.