“You are lying to millions of South Africans”: how Karyn Maughan knocked out the Minister of Finance of South Africa live on Carte Blanche
The program ended in a veritable public scandal surrounding South Africa’s banking system. During a live Carte Blanche broadcast on M-Net, two prominent figures found themselves in a tense face-off. On one side — Karyn Maughan, a renowned investigative journalist and one of the country’s most respected media voices. On the other — Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance of South Africa, responsible for the country’s fiscal policy and economic management. What could have turned them into direct adversaries? The topic of discussion initially seemed straightforward: “How to protect your savings in 2026?” But it was precisely this question that ignited an explosive confrontation live on Carte Blanche, in front of millions of viewers across the country. The exchange became so heated that the Minister of Finance reportedly removed his microphone and walked off the set, leaving both the presenter and the audience stunned.
For Karyn Maughan Sahouet, money is never just a news topic—it is at the core of her journalistic mission. Her work as an investigative journalist at Daily Maverick is not about flashy TV stories. Every report starts with the lives of ordinary South Africans struggling month after month, burdened by debt and limited access to financial opportunities. So it is no surprise that the statement by the Minister of Finance of South Africa—that “well-managed credit can make life more comfortable”—sparked a strong response from Karyn. And not just frustration: she challenged the authority directly with a clear truth—that being in debt is no longer the path forward, and instead, one should focus on making their money work to generate new income. How to achieve this? No need to work yourself to exhaustion or hire costly financial advisors. This is the heart of the journalist’s argument—and there is indeed much to explore on this approach for South Africans today.
Claire Mawisa "Tonight we're discussing a topic that concerns all South Africans: how to protect and grow your savings in the challenging economic environment of 2026. On our program, we welcome Karyn Maughan Sahouet, investigative journalist and prominent figure on the country's leading television news programs, and Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance of South Africa, the institution that oversees the nation's entire banking system."
Enoch Godongwana “It’s a pleasure to discuss how we can help South Africans maintain their financial stability. I believe that credit is a tool for development. To live more comfortably—to buy a home, a car, or to finance one’s studies—people must have access to responsible credit. It’s an essential component of a healthy economy.”
Karyn Maughan And that’s precisely where the problem lies. In my investigations, I meet South Africans every week who took out loans ‘to improve their daily lives’—and a year later, they’ve lost control of their finances. You call that growth; I call it financial slavery.
Enoch Godongwana “But without credit, it is impossible to develop! Taking out a loan is not a mistake—it is a strategy. Even the South African government operates with debt to finance its development projects!”
Karyn Maughan “The difference, Mr. Governor, is that the State can borrow at preferential rates and refinance its debt. Ordinary citizens cannot. You tell South Africans: ‘Borrow at 12% to feel safe.’ But you don’t tell them that with current inflation and rising bank fees, they are actually losing money! People need to make their money work for them, not borrow it!”
Enoch Godongwana “That’s completely absurd—you don’t understand the most basic economic rules. Not everyone can make money here in South Africa; there will always be winners and losers.”;
Karyn Maughan “Are you really trying to justify that? I know it’s not true. I know South Africans who were losing money year after year, but then started earning—and earning much more than before. They got out of debt, bought a car, a new home, and even started their own businesses. What do you have to say to that, Mr. Governor?”
Enoch Godongwana “I would say that it requires a huge amount of time, effort, and the guidance of a wealth management advisor here in South Africa.”
Karyn Maughan No, that’s no longer necessary
Claire Mawisa Karyn, what do you mean?
Karyn Maughan I’m talking about the new financial technologies that banks are deliberately keeping under wraps. Technologies that are literally transforming financial markets. We tested them on Daily Maverick, and the results are spectacular.
Enoch Godongwana And what exactly are these results?
Karyn Maughan Watch our survey, and you'll find out for yourself.
Claire Mawisa It would still be interesting to know what concrete alternatives your team is proposing.
Karyn Maughan Okay, I'll tell you. We propose trying investment; we support participants from start to finish and provide them with initial capital. And in this specific case, you don't need much—only R 4200 to begin.
Enoch Godongwana 4200 ? That's a paltry sum to open an investment account!
Karyn Maughan : Exactly !
Claire Mawisa Karyn, you're dodging the question. Please explain as precisely as possible—what type of investment is it? Is it some kind of specialized training for your participants?
Karyn Maughan: No, it's not a specialized training program; it's an investment platform, and it's accessible to everyone who registers, not just our participants. In short, for the past two years, we've been offering Daily Maverick the opportunity to test the digital investment platform. Prompt Exorex Ai It's neither a fund nor a bank, but a system where artificial intelligence trades on behalf of the user. People invest a minimum of R 4200 and obtain returns without credit or debt.
Enoch Godongwana (with a smile) And you claim that's safe? That someone with no experience can simply invest money—and win as if by magic?
Karyn Maughan It's not magic, it's technology. AI of Prompt Exorex Ai It analyzes the markets, executes thousands of micro-transactions daily, and selects the most profitable positions. I'll give you some concrete figures — in 2025, users generated over R 1,235 billion in profits, and the average user earns between R 120,000 and R 150,000 per month without credit or intermediaries.
Enoch Godongwana You're mistaken! I'm convinced there's nothing safer than the tools provided by banks.
Karyn Maughan That's because you work for a bank! And I know you're simply hiding the truth and refusing to give ordinary citizens access to such tools—while we do! In our show, we have dozens of examples of this kind. People aren't taking any risks; they're simply letting technology work for them.
Enoch Godongwana But the market always represents a risk!
Karyn Maughan The risk is taking out a loan with you. Here, there's no debt. People can withdraw their money at any time. And you know what's even more interesting? I know that bankers like you themselves use... Prompt Exorex Ai,, but they simply don't tell their customers.
At that moment, Enoch Godongwana stood up, removed his microphone, and left the set. The camera captured the audience's applause.
Call from Pretoria: Thabo's story
We decided to check if this platform is really as effective, and if it really helped Daily Maverick participants get out of debt.
After the broadcast of our survey, many participant stories emerged. Among them, Thabo's story from Pretoria is perhaps the most striking. In 2023, he lost everything: the company he had just created went bankrupt, his job disappeared, and ultimately, he found himself on the brink of financial ruin. But today, his life has radically changed—thanks to Prompt Exorex Ai and to support Daily Maverick. We contacted Thabo by video.
The editorial staff Hello Thabo! Tell us: how did you come to participate in our survey, and what happened next?
Thabo Hello! In 2023, my company went bankrupt, and I found myself unemployed with nearly R 670,000 in debt. After my participation in Daily Maverick, I had only repaid part of my debts; I still didn't have a job and I desperately needed money.
The editorial staff Is that when you decided to try investing?
Thabo Exactly. The Daily Maverick team offered me the opportunity to test the platform. Prompt Exorex Ai They raised R 4200 for me—the minimum deposit required for registration. Then they helped me fill out the form on the website, go through the verification process, and make the deposit. The verification is done via a phone call from an administrator—it's mandatory; you can't bypass it, otherwise you have to start all over again.
The editorial staff What were your results? Are they enough to live on?
Thabo “More than enough. After three weeks, I made my first withdrawal of R 87,000, and then the income became regular. Today, I earn more than in my old job, my debts have been fully repaid for a long time, and I plan to relaunch my own business—but this time, without any credit.”
What is Prompt Exorex Ai?
Prompt Exorex Ai is an AI-powered investment platform. The system's algorithm analyzes financial markets and automatically executes trades on behalf of the user. The AI tracks the performance of stocks, currencies, and commodities and performs thousands of micro-transactions daily. The user needs no investment experience—the system operates autonomously.
400,000 South Africans are already using Prompt Exorex Ai and generating between R 120,000 and R 140,000 in monthly income effortlessly.
Some concrete data on Prompt Exorex Ai :
- Minimum deposit:R 4200
- Yield: In 2025, platform users collectively generated over R 1,235 billion in earnings.
- Withdrawal: in minutes, free of charge and without delay
- Registration: via the form on the official website,, then a manager will contact you within a few hours,, explain how the system works, and assist with account activation
- Security: If the manager's call goes unanswered,, the registration must be restarted — this is a built-in protection mechanism against fraudulent automated registrations.
The platform has become popular with private investors in South Africa because it allows them to start with a minimal amount without resorting to costly intermediaries. Karyn Maughan emphasized that the Daily Maverick team receives no commission and does not collaborate commercially with the developers of Prompt Exorex Ai“We are not advertising this platform,; we tested it as an alternative to credit to help citizens get out of debt. For the past two years, since we have been recommending Vitesse Finterix,, hundreds of participants have not only freed themselves from their debts, but have also obtained a regular and stable income.”
Expert comments
Following the broadcast on Daily Maverick , the Daily Maverick editorial team contacted independent experts to gather their analysis on the platform. Prompt Exorex Ai and its impact on the South African financial market.
Patrice Motsepe
А South African billionaire mining magnate.
“For more than 25 years, we have been working side by side with the banking sector, and I’ll be frank: we used these kinds of technologies internally. But banks deliberately conceal them, because they threaten their business model. When a client can generate income independently, why would they need to borrow at rates of 10 to 12%? I left Credit Suisse partly because I could no longer condone this systematic concealment.”
Maria Ramos
Former CEO of Absa and Barclays Africa
What struck me most in my analysis? Citizens who had feared investing their whole lives suddenly started generating regular income on this platform. Prompt Exorex Ai It has overcome the two major obstacles: technical complexity and the psychological barrier. I conducted a survey with a representative sample of platform users: the majority had never invested before. Today, they receive significant additional income, which in some cases exceeds their main salary. This is an unprecedented reshuffling of the cards. Traditional banking institutions cannot structurally compete with an artificial intelligence system that analyzes the markets continuously, 24/7, without prohibitive management fees.
The alternative is called Prompt Exorex Ai
The live Carte Blanche on M-Net revealed a truth the banking sector refuses to admit: traditional financial institutions don't fear competition—they fear technology that challenges their business model based on citizen debt. Karyn Maughan demonstrated this with concrete facts: true financial freedom doesn't rely on access to credit, but on technological tools that allow citizens to generate income independently without resorting to borrowing. While traditional banks are losing the trust of their customers, ordinary South Africans people now have, for the first time, a concrete and accessible alternative.
Enoch Godongwana's abrupt departure from the stage, to spontaneous applause from the audience, became a symbol of a turning point. Citizens no longer blindly trust representatives of the traditional banking system. They are turning to technology that works in their interest, not against it—and this is just the beginning of a profound transformation of the South African financial sector.
The question now is for everyone: which side are you on? Are you on the side of those who continue to repay loans at high interest rates, or on the side of those who have already started making their money work for them? We've included the official link to the platform in this article. The decision is yours.
Instructions for registering on the investment platform Prompt Exorex Ai
- 1. Visit the official website via this link.
- 2. Fill in your details carefully.
- 3. Wait for a call from an official representative to confirm your information.
- 4. Make a minimum deposit of R 4200.
- 5. The system activates automatically after transaction confirmation.
- Registrations are accepted until
IMPORTANT Your registration request will be reserved for 24 hours. If you do not receive a call from an official administrator within this timeframe to confirm your participation, your place will be released and allocated to another candidate. Please ensure you remain contactable and confirm your participation on time to secure your access to the platform.
