Are schools safe? Carte Blanche investigates hidden sex offenders – WATCH
Carte Blanche explores the troubling presence of sexual predators in South African schools, where many children are too afraid to speak out.
The 23 February episode of Carte Blanche investigates the alarming issue of sexual predators in South African schools, where children often remain silent out of fear.
Despite the existence of the National Sex Offenders Register, its effectiveness in preventing abusers from entering classrooms remains uncertain. The true number of predators posing as teachers is unknown, raising concerns about the failure of a national vetting system meant to protect students.
As the investigation unfolds, critical questions arise about what went wrong and whether stronger measures are needed to safeguard children from abuse in schools.
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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