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Legendary broadcaster Derek Watts passes away

South African broadcasting icon Derek Watts died on Tuesday, 22nd of August. The journalist was hospitalised after he was diagnosed with skin cancer that had spread to his lungs

A few months ago, the broadcaster announced being diagnosed with cancer and he further shared an update on his health. Derek left the screen after 35 years to focus on his health.

Derek Watts

On Tuesday, it was announced that he died in the hospital. Friends and lovers of the legend have poured out tribute on various platforms.

Derek Watts

“One of the kindest, most generous professionals to ever do it. The room disappeared when he spoke to you. Even as a colleague, he made me feel like I was Mother Theresa. Condolences to Belinda and his children, Tyrone and Kirstin,” broadcaster Bongani Bingwa wrote.

In  other news – Congratulations: Moshe Ndiki reportedly welcomes twins

Moshe Ndiki reportedly welcomed twins through a surrogate mother. According to ZiMoja, the radio personality left the Life Fourways Hospital with the new set of twins who are boy It was revealed that the surrogate mother was formerly married to Moshe; she was also spotted leaving the hospital with the star.

Moshe won’t talk about his babies now, he wants to announce the arrival of the babies when the time is right and when his kids are strong enough. He just wants to control his own narrative,” says the source. Read more

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