Mining houses deny responsibility, so what's turning Carolina's water into the quality of battery acid at times? Carte Blanche investigates this Mpumalanga mining town where pristine water has become contaminated and residents say it’s time government stopped pussy-footing around. Produced by Joy Summers, presented by Devi Sankaree Govender and Chantal Rutter Dros.

Then, the Cape of Storms is littered with dead ships that are becoming long-term problems, with owners refusing or unable to pay up for repairs. The crew of the Panos Earth was abandoned and became virtual prisoners on board, caught in a dispute between owners and insurers. And with no pollution control legislation in place, we're sitting ducks should disaster strike. Carte Blanche finds out if our law-makers are stuck in the doldrums. Produced by Liz Fish and presented by Derek Watts.

As Egyptians go to the polls on the final day of the presidential elections, Carte Blanche speaks to Waleed Rashed, a young Egyptian who played a critical role in the Arab Spring uprising that led to Hosni Mubarak’s downfall. Carte Blanche caught up with this young Twitter activist on a recent visit to South Africa. Produced by Susan Comrie and presented by Derek Watts.

Lastly, it was a top 10 hit in many parts of the world in the Eighties and supposedly described Elton John’s crush on an East German border guard during the Cold War. But South African photographer Guy Hobbs is crying foul. He’s accused Sir Elton and his songwriter Bernie Taupin of cribbing the lyrics of Natasha - a tune he once sent them for consideration. Has he any hope of winning a court battle against this music legend? Carte Blanche looks at some precedents. Produced by Angus Begg, presented by Derek Watts with Amalia Christoforou as journalist.