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Carte Blanche coming up: Elephant numbers

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The Sunday, 25 October episode of Carte Blanche delves into the growing debate over elephant overpopulation, as expanding herds place increasing pressure on the environment and intensify human-wildlife conflict.

With elephant populations capable of doubling every 10 to 15 years, the programme examines whether culling should return as a wildlife management measure to protect habitats and maintain healthy herds.

The investigation explores the challenges facing areas with around 2 000 elephants, where limited space and environmental damage have reignited a decades-old debate over how best to manage the animals while balancing conservation efforts with the needs of surrounding communities.

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.

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