Carte Blanche presenter and investigative journalist Derek Watts was a larger-than-life figure, loved by South Africans.

He was also a loving husband and father to his supportive wife Belinda and children Kirsty and Tyrone.
 

 

 

DEREK WATTS FAMILY LIFE
While Derek Watts was a recognisable face to many South Africans, he was just “dad” to his two children Tyrone and Kirsty, whom he shared with his wife Belinda.

In an interview with Sunday Times, Derek shared how he had met Belinda in the pet food aisle of a local Pick n Pay store in Benmore. Belinda was picking up supplies for her cat, while Derek was tending to a stray dog he had taken in.

The couple have been married for close to 35 years.

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Derek also revealed how his family had rallied together to support his then-teenage daughter, who had survived a brain tumour.

He said: “Perfect happiness is a healthy family. We went through a tough time with Kirstin, who had a brain tumour and went through chemo, but she’s doing great, and now she’s a typical teenager”.

‘TV WIFE’ SPEAKS OUT
Meanwhile, Derk Watts’s “TV wife” Ruda Landman has spoken out after his passing. The duo were co-presenters of Carte Blanche from 1988 until she left the sow in 2007.

She told Hot 102.7 FM: “I can’t believe it. He was in my life for half of it – more than 35 years”.

“I was always completely relaxed when he was sitting next to me, he was so prepared, so ready for everything”.

Ruda claimed that she last Derek 2 weeks ago.

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Former Carte Blanche presenters Ruda Landman and Derek Watts reunited this week. Images via Twitter: @rudalandman1/ @carteblanchetv
She added: “The way he would look at you when you were talking felt like you were the most important thing at that moment”.

South African DJ Murdah Bongz took his wife, DJ Zinhle and her daughter Kairo Fobes on a family outing.

It was a thrilling evening for the three celebs who are always in the headlines.Murdah had been playing a great dad since the death of AKA, and he is still doing it.

Many fans have questioned his position as a man, but it seemed he ignored all the talk.

He took them out for playing this time, and fans loved it.

Sharing on his Instagram, Murdah Bongz had not many words but to express his love.

“LÖVE…❤️”MURDAH BONGZ TAKES DJ ZINHLE AND KAIRO FORBES OUT ON A FAMILY OUTING
Even though some fans asked where other kids were kike Asante, many fans were impressed by Murdah’s gesture.

“Lord, please hear my prayer. May you please me with a man like Mordah, forever minding his business and busy loving his family. drama-free nje. Zinhle you are blessed”“Thank you for loving kairo abuti 🥰🙏❤️may God add many more years to your life ur truly a blessing 🙌 🙏 💖”

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“Is there anything that fails Kairo though? That young lady excell in everything she does 🔥🔥🔥 she went for single wheels while Parents went for double.❤️ She’s the Beast Vumani🙌”

“You are a real inspiration to all men and families. God bless you over and over again. Let God and love always lead.”A GREAT FATHER TO KAIRO FORBES
Many fans had been worried since AKA passed on whether Kairo Forbes would have a father.

Surprisingly, Murdah Bongz rose to the occasion and had been doing even more than fans expected.

Murdah’s family outing with DJ Zinhle and Kairo Forbes is a testament that he is doing it, taking Kairo out and being a father figure.

AKA’s fans are praising him, and it is all that fans love to see.

It even seemed that most women dream of marrying a man like Murdah Bongz.

He is a rare breed that is not easy to get, and he showed it with this family outing.

On Tuesday 22 August this week, South Africans across the country were left reeling by the passing of Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts. The seasoned journalist and TV presenter died after a short battle with lung cancer. Just a few weeks earlier, Derek announced that he would not be returning to our screens after 35 years of riveting documentaries.

Thousands of tributes — including one from his Carte Blanche co-host Masa Kekana — have been shared in honour of Derek whose daughter Kirsty Watts confirmed the news of his passing on social media.South Africans are currently mourning the loss of Carte Blanche host Derek Watts.

The journalist died earlier this week at the age of 74 following a short battle with cancer. In 2022, Derek revealed that he was starting chemotherapy after discovering a lump under his arm which spread to his lungs.

He later announced that he would not be returning to the Carte Blanche set after 35 years on air.

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Derek Watts died on Tuesday this week. Photos: Twitter/@DerekWatts
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Leaving behind his wife Belinda and their two children, he will be sorely missed by thousands of fans who have shared touching tributes online.

His former colleague and Carte Blanche co-host Masa Kekana also headed online to share her condolences.

“Shattered 💔this is really painful,” she captioned photos of herself and Derek on set. Take a look below:In the comment section, many people shared comforting words with Masa who worked with with him for years before his passing.

“So sorry for your loss. He was an incredible man,” one person wrote while another added:

“Oh man Ausi Masa. When the news broke you and the team are the first people I thought of. How you loved that man and how well you all worked with him. I’m so so sorry for your loss. Askies Ausi”

A twist of fate has brought back old troubles for Mr. Mosia, who had once believed he had successfully evaded a challenging situation. However, recent developments suggest that the issue he thought he had escaped is resurfacing, posing new challenges and raising questions about his earlier actions.

Mr. Mosia, who previously seemed to have managed to avoid a difficult circumstance, is now finding himself confronting the same problem he thought he had left behind. The nature of the situation remains undisclosed, but the unexpected turn of events has captured the attention of those who are familiar with his circumstances.

The saying “what goes around comes around” appears to be particularly relevant in this case, as the unresolved issue that Mr. Mosia initially eluded has reappeared in his life. The situation serves as a reminder that unresolved problems can linger and resurface at unexpected times, underscoring the importance of addressing challenges head-on rather than attempting to avoid them.

Mr. Mosia’s experience also highlights the unpredictable nature of life and the need for individuals to confront their past decisions and actions. While it remains to be seen how he will navigate this resurgence of old troubles, the situation serves as a cautionary tale for others who may be tempted to sidestep difficult situations without fully resolving them.

 

This turn of events is a reminder that challenges and dilemmas often have a way of catching up with individuals, no matter how hard they try to escape them. As Mr. Mosia grapples with the consequences of his past actions, his experience offers a lesson in accountability and the importance of addressing issues in a timely and comprehensive manner.

As details surrounding the situation continue to emerge, observers are left speculating about the impact this unexpected turn of events will have on Mr. Mosia’s life and decisions moving forward. The situation serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and even the most carefully crafted evasions may not guarantee a trouble-free future.

South African musician Zandie Khumalo adds more fire to the Advocate Mshololo saga.

Advocate Mshololo and Zandie Khumalo saw themselves getting into some drama as the Senzo Meyiwa case continued.It seemed as if Zandie had been attacking Adv Mshololo on social media.

The issue then escalated to their academic qualifications, but it seemed Zandie was not stopping yet.

She said she gave it all to defend her family and those she loved.

When the controversy started, Zandie said that Mshololo was useless and incompetent.

“Your Mshololo is useless, and what makes me angry is that she knows the truth but she is still busy representing a known killer that was sentenced to o life abawu 6 under her representation in KZN.”Sharing on her Instagram, it felt as if Zandie was about to apologise for her behaviour, but she wasn’t.

She was only getting the attanention of her fans such that she could say even more harsh words.As she adds fire to the Adv Mshololo case, Zandie Khumalo also vowed to defend her family.

“So for the past few days I have gotten a lot texts and DM’s most of them saying “Please dont do this, u are a nice person” others saying “Its a good thing u are standing up for yourself” but to tell the truth. I don’t care about any of those, what I want u guys to know is that I will go to any length to protect my family and the people I love.” she said.

“Akekho noyedwa owaziyo kini how it feels to be through what my family have been through yet u all think u are entitled to tell me how to feel or how to act……. I’m nice if u are nice and if yall thought Kelly was mean, rude or evil oh bodali u haven’t met me 😈😂😂 that one is an angel compared to me its just that mina I wait uze ungidakelwe kuqala so from now on yazini nje it is gonna be fire with fire. Lethani abameli, lethani amaphoyisa, lethani amaSosha, abakhunkuli nezinkabi but this ends here, For my family kusazoba manzi phansi ❤️😘😍” she finished.