Journalist Derek Watts passes away

Veteran investigative journalist and broadcaster Derek Watts has passed away after a battle with Sepsis and skin cancer. The cancer had spread to his lungs. Watts was 74. He detailed his health battles on social media. Tributes are pouring in for Watts on X, formerly Twitter. He worked at the investigative programme Carte Blanche since its inception 35 years ago.

[zambarbi]

How very sad - an amazing well respected human who told it like it was . RIP Derek 🙏

[sally-annmacfarlane]

Very 😔 Derek was a South African legend, gave so much to South Africa with his amazing knowledge, interesting interviews and subject topics.
Always getting ready on
Sunday evenings to watch
CART BLANCH was something I think most South Africans looked forward to.

RIP Sir

[MeaganAKChristi]

I grew up with Derek Watts on every sunday night. My heart goes out to him family and friends. 😢

[pie-master]

Rest in piece. Your legacy will not be forgotten.

[lindsayjenions]

RIP Derek & thank you for all your valuable work xx

[TheLostDutchman]

Our Sunday nights will never be the same again. I am 33 now and you are part of my earliest memories and you will be missed.

Thanks for being a fantastic journalist and you were truly a great man and thanks for being a real life hero and exposing the truth!

[donovandasilva]

Legend. Sunday evening will never be the same. Rip 🙏

[shana]

May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to the family

[radhahardien]

Condolences to the family. Will be greatly missed. Enjoy ed watching Carte Blanch because of him😢😢😢😢RIP Derek.

[estellewadsworth]

Wow thats a real loss to the broadcasting world. RIP DEREK THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING WORK ON CARTE BLANCHE💔💔💔

[godfreyberry]

Debbie, you were most priveledged to have spent quality time with your mentor. You come over as a really wonderful person who will build on Derek's legacy - condolences.

[amorashby]

What a loss. Rest in peace gentle giant😢

[nomsangwenya]

Rest In peace Derek, we lost a big South African Icon. Thank you for your contribution in our screen.

[sadesade]

Very sad, condolences to his friends & family😢

[yasmineprasad]

You will be missed Derek, condolences to his loved ones during this very sad day of bereavement. RIP Derek 😔🙏

[marimuller]

RIP LEGEND!! You stood for the TRUTH!! THANK YOU!!

[phazje]

RIP Derek Watts🙏 Sundays will never be the same again, thoughts and prayers are with his family

[NirmalaMoodley-hl]

Larger then life, Our Derek Watts, even though he was an exceptionally tall person/ personality.
Gravitated his audience effortlessly.
A Voice that will be dearly missed, for he did not beat about the bush,
hear Derek Watts, or not at all.
Lived and Loved His Carte Blanch Character, fearlessly capturing His story,
so diligently delivered.
RIP DEAR😢❤

[bernedetteash]

Rest in peace big man. You did your best. We will miss you. What a loss for this country😢

[davidkotze]

So sorry to to hear this ...may you RIP ...you will remain in our hearts as a true upholder of the facts and unbiased reporting of the truth ! 🙏❤