Derek Watts memorial: STREAM the service HERE

The memorial service for the 74-year-old iconic journalist and TV presenter Derek Watts will be held TODAY at 11:30.

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DEREK WATTS MEMORIAL WILL BE STREAMED LIVE

Watts died on August 22 after battling cancer. He was diagnosed with skin cancer last year, which spread to his lungs.

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He leaves behind his wife, Belinda, and two children, Kirstin and Tyrone. 

HE DIED LAST WEEK AFTER BATTLING CANCER

“It is the wishes of the family for a private in-person gathering for family and close family friends. However, a live stream link will be made available to media upon request,”

read the statement from M-Net.

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STREAM THE MEMORIAL LIVE HERE:

It will be a private event for family and close family friends only, but the service will be live-streamed, on this LINK set to go live at 11:15.

The past weekend, M-Net broadcasted a special documentary to celebrate the life and influence of Watts.

Thousands of viewers have come to love Watts’ probing style of interviewing and his unmistakable voice over the years. 

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DEREK WATTS WAS A FORMIDABLE JOURNALIST WITH A STRONG SCREEN PRESENCE

He was a formidable investigative journalist with a strong screen presence – a magic formula that made Carte Blanche a must-see broadcast every Sunday evening.

Watts was admired by many for his humility, his charm, and his larger-than-life personality.

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“Derek has been a long-standing and iconic presence on M-Net, and his time on Carte Blanche is deeply woven into our tapestry,” said Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice’s general entertainment executive.

“Celebrating his legacy is not only a way to show our deep gratitude for his many years of contribution to the channel, but to inspire us all to live according to his values ​​- kindness, integrity and commitment to the truth.” Carte Blanche also confirmed that Sunday’s episode will be in honor of Watts.

“Derek was a remarkable man, fearless in his pursuit of justice. He was a beacon for the downtrodden and a steady hand in the midst of chaos and anxiety.”said John Webb, Carte Blanche‘s executive producer.

He embodied the ideal ‘umntu ngungmu, ngabantu’ (I am because you are) by building bonds with people from all walks of life and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

“Derek dedicated his life to telling South Africa‘s story.”