Watts’ dedication to truth-seeking journalism and his indomitable spirit will continue to inspire and guide all those who had the privilege of knowing the man and his work.
The chicken chain is at it again, this time with a sweet yet giggle-worthy post paying tribute to the King of Carte Blanche, Derek Watts.
His former Carte Blanche co-host Ruda Landman confirmed that Watts died on Tuesday morning after battling lung cancer.
Derek Watts retires from Carte Blanche, Djokovic fined for angry racquet-smashing tirade, 7de Laan coming to an end, Sailor and dog survive two months at sea, and Arresting Putin a ‘declaration of war’.
Now it has been made official that the veteran ‘Carte Blanche’ reporter will be stepping back from his work to focus on his health.
What was a suspected stroke turned out to be a severe case of sepsis that left the veteran ‘Carte Blanche’ reporter tubed up in a hospital bed.
Shame, he really doesn’t look like he is doing so well right now.
Derek Watts is one of those instantly recognisable South Africans, although that isn’t always a good thing.
The manager of a broke municipality in the Eastern Cape has his head on the chopping block, after the extent of his KFC spending was laid bare.
Another day, another reporter mugged whilst on the job. This time it’s Devi from Carte Blanche who was the unfortunate victim.
Derek Watts aficionados will agree that Dezza only adds a new “move” once in a blue moon. This is one of those rare moments. He pulled out a brand new hand gesture on Sunday night, as he delivered his closing message to camera on MNET’s Carte Blanche magazine show. It seems the “fist and thumb” has […]
Old Dezza really does crack me up from time to time. I wasn’t quite sure what mine ears were telling me last night. So I pressed re-wind on the PVR and, true as God, he DID say what I thought he said! Check it out – pretty damn funny! If that didn’t raise a smile, […]