Carte Blanche: Tennis for hope – WATCH

Carte Blanche uncovers the story of a once-iconic sports venue in Johannesburg, now left in ruins and neglect after years of glory and triumph.

Oct 18, 2025 - 16:00
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Carte Blanche: Tennis for hope – WATCH

The 19 October episode of Carte Blanche Carte Blanche explores the story of a once-celebrated sporting venue that has fallen into neglect and decay, its former glory replaced by crumbling stands and overgrown fields.

Once a symbol of grand victories, it now stands as a reminder of forgotten dreams. Yet amid the ruin, a powerful movement of resilience and passion is taking shape.

The program follows one man’s inspiring initiative to breathe new life into Johannesburg’s abandoned sports grounds, transforming them into spaces of hope, purpose, and community.

Can his love for the game revive the city’s fading sporting heritage?

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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