SABC Special Assignment
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Residents of the Alexandra township in Johannesburg are dismayed by the failure of a restoration project. Four years on, they claim conditions have only got worse.
In modern day South Africa there is problems with poverty and corruption. Most of this is directed at immigrants from other African states. An undercover team videos the corruption of the police force. They find that you can be freed regardless of your crime, if you have the money.
This follows a new South African Warship Amotola F145 (Corvette Class) from where it was built in Hamburg to South Africa. It shows how the boat is run and profiles the crew. Explores how the boat's operation will include drug patrol in the Southern Atlantic
Documentary about the notorious Central area of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Profile of the 'Drug Hotel' which has been occupied by Nigerian Immegrants. Locals discuss the problems with drug abuse in the area.
Profile of disgraced South African religious leader Hennie van Niekerk who ran a cult which was accused of mental torture. His former followers talk about his practices. Also an undercover expose of his unothodox methods
This shocking film uncovers the ever-growing crime rate of child rape in South Africa. Innocent children as young a 9 months or younger are being raped not only by strangers but mainly by friends and family of the victims parents. There motives often stem from revenge or even the promise of curing aids. What is more shocking is that the perpetrators are being released after serving short or no se…
This is an assessment of the service provided by ambulances in various areas of South Africa.
This programme is a follow-up of a previous Special Assignment investigation which uncovered the extent of corruption in the South African police and of the abuses done to foreigners. As it was aired, the report triggered public outrage in the country. Here, Special Assignment tackles the subject once more to find out how much has changed since the programme was broadcast and to assess the improv…
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