Carte Blanche: The Rhino Whisperer – WATCH

The 28 December episode of Carte Blanche delves into the extraordinary story of Justin Terblanche, who spent eight months living among rhinos after witnessing poachers decimate a crash of 19 animals to just four within a few years.

Refusing to stand by, Terblanche began with all-night patrols armed with only a rifle and a flashlight, before eventually moving into the bush itself, sleeping under the stars and learning the rhinos’ sounds, movements and behaviour.

Through persistence, sacrifice and countless bruises, he earned the animals’ trust, forging a rare bond that allowed him to protect them from within — a powerful tale of loss, resilience and hope, and of the quiet connection between one man and the last survivors of his herd.

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.