Derek Watts
South Africa television presenter and investigative journalist (1948–2023)
- Journalist
- television presenter
- podcaster
Derek Neil Watts (24 November 1948 – 22 August 2023) was a South African investigative reporter and television presenter who worked for Carte Blanche, on M-Net for 35 years from 1988 until 2023.
Early life and education
Watts was born on 24 November 1948 in Hillbrow, in the heart of Johannesburg, Transvaal. He later moved to the second largest city in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo (then Southern Rhodesia), when he was five years old and grew up there.
Illness and death
In 2022, Watts was diagnosed with skin cancer that later spread to his lungs. He was admitted to hospital in March 2023 after suffering a suspected stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with severe sepsis. In July, he announced his retirement from Carte Blanche after 35 years. Watts died on 22 August 2023 at age 74.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2010-10-31-my-joburg-derek-watts/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjFBhouh5go&t
- ^ "Carte Blanche' presenter Derek Watts has died". TimesLive. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Bhengu, Cebelihle. "Derek Watts dies, former Carte Blanche co-host says his death feels like a 'huge sinkhole'". News24. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Njilo, Nonkululeko (22 August 2023). "Tributes to gentle giant Derek Watts pour in after the death of a national broadcasting treasure". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
External links
- Derek Watts at IMDb
- Derek Watts at TVSA
