Carte Blanche: Ghost hospital – WATCH

The 23 November episode of Carte Blanche investigates the long-abandoned Kempton Park Hospital, a once state-of-the-art facility that has stood empty for nearly 30 years yet continues to drain millions of rands from the public purse.

Now infamous as South Africa’s “haunted hospital,” its decaying corridors attract thrill-seekers and fuel ghost stories across social media, but behind the folklore lies a deeper tale of waste, neglect and stalled promises.

Despite ongoing spending on security, the building continues to deteriorate while nearby hospitals struggle with overcrowding and limited resources.

With the projected cost of reviving the derelict site climbing ever higher, the question grows more urgent: is it time for decisive action on the so-called ghost hospital?

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.