The Sunday, 1 February episode of Carte Blanche delves into one of the world’s most contagious livestock diseases, with devastating consequences for food security and livelihoods. What began as a series of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks has evolved into a national crisis, with livestock sales halted, auctions postponed for months, and farmers describing a COVID-style lockdown. ADVERTISEMENTIn an interview, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen speaks on the mounting pressure facing farmers and outlines the government’s plan to contain the outbreak and safeguard South Africa’s livestock industry. Credibility among South African viewersCarte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. Are you a regular Carte Blanche viewer?