CheckPoint Podcast | Inside the Big Five Cartel

This episode of the CheckPoint Podcast takes listeners inside the investigations that exposed the so-called Big Five cartel. Multi-award winning investigative journalist Sabelo Skiti breaks down how a series of cases revealed links between organised crime figures, elements within law enforcement, and networks operating across industries. From attempted assassinations and kidnappings to the role of digital evidence and surveillance, this episode explores how complex investigations are built and how they can be undermined. It’s a conversation about power, protection, and the systems that both enable and challenge organised crime in South Africa.