What started as a promising poultry business has now turned into a nightmare — not just for the animals, but for the workers too.
This Sunday, Carte Blanche, South Africa’s long-running investigative TV show, is turning the spotlight on a shocking story that raises questions about animal welfare, human rights, and business accountability.
The latest episode, airing 22 June, digs deep into what really happened behind the scenes of a once-successful chicken operation now accused of horrific mismanagement.
Gruesome Scenes: Cannibalism and Carcasses Among the Chickens
The investigation exposes troubling images and reports from inside the farm.
According to Carte Blanche, the chickens have been found in extremely poor conditions, with some engaging in acts of cannibalism, and decomposing bird carcasses left around the site.
These scenes aren’t just difficult to watch — they paint a clear picture of neglect, with animal cruelty becoming a glaring concern.
It’s a far cry from the healthy, well-managed business this operation once claimed to be.
Workers Left in the Lurch Without Pay
It’s not just the animals who are suffering. The exposé also reveals the struggles of farm workers, many of whom haven’t been paid for months.
For people relying on their wages to survive, the silence from management has only added insult to injury.
Employees have stepped forward, sharing their stories of broken promises and empty paychecks, adding another layer of seriousness to the already disturbing revelations.
How Did Things Get This Bad?
The Carte Blanche team is digging into the root of the collapse.
How did a seemingly booming business fall so far? The episode will explore allegations of financial mismanagement, lack of oversight, and possible corruption that may have played a role in the farm’s downfall.
It’s a complex web, and viewers will be asking: Who allowed this to happen, and why was nothing done sooner?
Carte Blanche: Still Holding Power to Account
For over three decades, Carte Blanche has built a strong reputation for asking tough questions and exposing uncomfortable truths.
Airing every Sunday at 7PM on M-Net, the show continues to tackle some of the country’s most pressing social and political issues — from corruption and health crises to consumer scams and now, animal rights.
Their latest investigation is a powerful reminder that transparency and accountability still matter, especially when people and animals are paying the price for someone else’s failure.