Counterfeit city | Carte Blanche | M-Net

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
It’s early morning in downtown Johannesburg and, as small-business owners open shop for the day, an elite team from the SAPS’ anti-counterfeit unit descends on the inner city. Here the sale of counterfeit goods – popular luxury clothing brands, sneakers and even pharmaceuticals – has exploded. Cheap knockoffs are easy to come by and, because of its shipping routes, South Africa is one of the biggest markets for fake goods on the continent - large counterfeit consignments often move through the country undetected. As this illicit market continues to grow, fuelling other major criminal networks, Carte Blanche joins one anti-counterfeit unit's operation on the streets of Johannesburg.

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[ChildofGod-gf]

Gosh this reporter is always so very brave. Much respect.

[aphistamataboge]

Well, as long as South Africa is not addressing illegal foreigners who claim to be refugees/asylum seekers, we are going nowhere as a country. Why did you not bring immigration officers to the scene as well.

[paullombard]

I'm beginning to understand what other South Africans have been saying about foreigners and crime. Wow.

[NaturallyMasha]

After hearing the lady talk it makes sense now why they do these raids it's because the big brands are paying for this to be done. If only there was a big brand willing to pay to bring down human trafficking. 😢

[lindey]

Thanks Carte Blanche..you are the best..South Africa it's under siege from these powerful foreigners..A sad turn of events in this country..

[elliotsidjiyo]

You doing the right thing guys. Please focus more to all the CBDs

[renejonathan]

Thank you Father Almighty. We have been praying for this kind of exposure for a long time. Keep on praying

[SiveLose-ognh]

I wish you could do this in Cape Town Bellville, the Somalians are selling openly without stress ...

[thamza]

I love how you look out for your camera man 3:23 "watch your step" ❤ great team work overall. Well done 😊

[BluecollarjoeB]

Carte Blanche please blur out the faces of the Task Force members.

[philanindaba]

Foreigners and having a blast in South Africa

[muchtruth]

You see how ANC messed up. It allowed anyone into the country, and now we have more issues 14:00

[kgwatlekoloane]

Blame local municipalities for allowing this to happen

[DamonRagnar]

Yes i agree the foreigners are a problem BUT i have watched retailers and grocery chain stores push prices up R5 at a time constantly for no reason at all. Coffee and Eggs the prices are still sky high, they will never bring the prices back down even tho theres no problems or shortages anymore.

[beatrixatthecchwclub]

I am so so so happy that things are finally being done to stop this corruption, terrorism and crime in this country, We will NEVER give up

[monicakieck]

Open borders; ports and airports with cadre deployment bribes😢

[marieslabbert]

Why do I get the feeling that this is just a drop in a very large ocean.

[ThabaniTBowseHadebe]

I have full confidence in the new minister of home affairs. Operation CleanUP!

[theodoremakhene]

Finally can they please do this every month 🎉🎉