What began as a sanctuary for healing and faith has now turned into the centre of a chilling investigation.
The latest episode of Carte Blanche, which aired on 3 August, pulled back the curtain on what really goes on inside a Christian rehabilitation centre that promised spiritual restoration—but allegedly delivered something far more sinister.
Abuse Behind the Faith-Based Facade
According to disturbing claims from former residents, what happened behind the gates of this so-called rehab facility was anything but healing.
Survivors have come forward with allegations of abuse, starvation, and physical torture.
One of the most horrifying claims? A resident was allegedly beaten to death.
Instead of support and rehabilitation, some described being restrained with cable ties, denied basic care, and subjected to coercive control under the guise of religious guidance.
What was marketed as a place of spiritual transformation may have been a cover for systemic abuse.
Staff Facing Criminal Charges
The situation has escalated beyond just accusations.
Some staff members at the centre are now facing criminal charges, with investigations uncovering what could amount to deeply unethical and potentially illegal practices.
The line between spiritual help and physical harm seems to have been dangerously blurred.
Carte Blanche Digs Deep
This explosive exposé was aired by Carte Blanche, South Africa’s long-running investigative journalism show on M-Net.
Known for its fearless reporting since it first aired in 1988, the show has built a reputation for diving headfirst into corruption scandals, human rights issues, and social injustices.
Their latest investigation is another hard-hitting example of why the show remains so relevant more than three decades later.
The Public Responds
With the episode now out in the open, viewers are left shaken—and angry.
Questions are swirling around how such conditions could have existed in plain sight, especially under the cloak of religious care.
People are being urged to speak out, share their own experiences, or provide tips that could assist ongoing investigations.
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This is one story that’s far from over—and the nation is .watching closely.