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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Darren Scott's ex-wife asks for prayers for his sons
Darren Scott passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. Darren Scott with one of his sons. Picture: Facebook/Sarah-Kate Accetta Sarah-Kate Accetta, the ex-wife of the late veteran broadcaster Darren Scott, has asked the public to keep their two sons, Matthew and Mark, in their prayers following his passing. Scott died in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 May, at the age of 61, after a long battle with an aggressive form of skin cancer. In a statement on Tuesday, Sarah, who is based in the United States, said that she and the boys would be returning to South Africa to honour his life. 'As we make our way back home now, to not only commemorate his life but to learn how to face life without him, I ask from the bottom of my heart: please pray for the boys. 'Their world has changed forever, and we need every bit of strength we can hold on to,' she added. ALSO READ: Remembering Darren Scott: A radio man's radio man Public support and donations for Darren Scott Sarah also expressed her gratitude to those who supported Scott during his illness, particularly through the BackaBuddy fundraising campaign. She launched a BackaBuddy campaign last month, which raised at least R410,237 of its R960,000 goal to help with medical expenses. 'Your generosity through the BackaBuddy campaign didn't just fund treatment — it gave Darren hope. It gave him dignity. And it gave him the profound gift of feeling so loved. 'I watched him, day after day, scroll through your messages in disbelief — humbled, overwhelmed, moved to tears. He couldn't believe that so many people cared. Thank you for giving him that in his final months.' Details regarding Scott's memorial and funeral have not yet been made public. NOW READ: Presley Chweneyagae: 'He was every mother's son, every girl's funny lover, and everyone's best friend'
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Daily Express
Bids to smuggle in migrants foiled
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Among those detained while trying to enter via Semporna. SEMPORNA: Marine Police foiled two attempts by two speed boats to smuggle in migrants via Pulau Boheian waters on Sunday. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim, said the speed boats were apprehended in Ops Taring Gelora conducted in the areas. 'Inspection found that the speedboats were carrying 25 passengers attempting to enter the state without permission. 'The boat skipper admitted they were paid and from the Philippines and wanted to enter Semporn,' he said. Mohd Nazri said all those detained and the seizures estimated worth RM65,237 were taken to the Semporna Marine base for further action. He said both cases are being investigated under Section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007 and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Advertisement He said human smuggling is a serious matter, especially in the east coast and the police always keep an eye on this matter. Marine Police will continue to intensify patrol and operation as well as taking stern action against any parties attempting to enter the state or involved in smuggling of migrants. Members of public are urged to convey any information on crime activities by contacting the Marine at 088-454819 or via Pasukan Polis Marin Wilayah 4 Sabah on Facebook. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Darren Scott on returning home to work for his cancer treatment
Darren has been battling cancer for over 30 years. Veteran broadcaster Darren Scott recently opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and mounting medical bills. In an interview on Laataand by Rian, hosted by Rian van Heerden every Tuesday at 9pm on kykNET, Scott shared how the illness has affected him emotionally and financially. The veteran broadcaster, who was in the United States with his children, said he had to return to South Africa to work in order to fund his treatment. 'I'm back in South Africa because I have to work so I can pay for the treatment. But if I can't talk, I can't work,' he told Van Heerden. Scott was first diagnosed with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, in 1986. He said that since then, the disease has resurfaced multiple times, including in the form of tumours near his lungs, which have impacted his breathing. ALSO READ: Over R100k raised for radio icon Darren Scott's cancer treatment Darren Scott's mounting medical bills Scott is currently undergoing immunotherapy, which he says takes place every three weeks and costs R80,000 per session. His ex-wife, Sarah-Kate Accetta, has launched a BackaBuddy campaign to help cover the medical expenses. To date, the campaign has raised at least R410,237 of its R960,000 goal. In a lengthy post on Facebook, Accetta explained that the funds were urgently needed to help shrink the tumours, as advised by Scott's oncologist. She expressed her gratitude for the support they have received since starting the initiative. 'I cannot put into words how humbling and heartwarming it has been since I made Darren's 'Back-A-Buddy' post. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! 'For every shared post, every kind comment, and every donation. You are the Ubuntu that the USA will never know!' NOW READ: 'It's time I shared my full capabilities': Dineo Ranaka to launch a new talk show
Zawya
04-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Real estate trading volume exceeds $60.71mln in week
DOHA: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from March 23 to 27 reached QR184,372,228, while the total sales contracts for the real estate bulletin for residential units during the same period reached QR37,521,237. The weekly bulletin issued by the Department shows that the list of properties traded for sale included vacant lands, residential homes, apartment buildings, and residential units. The sales operations were concentrated in the municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Dhaayen, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Al Dhakira, Umm Salal and Al Shamal, and in the areas of the Pearl, Ghar Thuaileb, Al Dafna 60, Umm Al Amad, Lusail 69 and Legtaifiya. © Copyright Qatar Tribune. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Qatar Tribune
Arabian Business
03-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Qatar real estate recorded $50.7m of sales last week
The Qatar real estate sector saw QR184,372,228 ($50.65m) of trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from March 23 to 27. During the same period sales contracts for residential units hit QR37,521,237 ($10.3m). The weekly bulletin issued by the Department shows that the list of properties traded for sale included vacant lands, residential homes, apartment buildings, and residential units. Qatar real estate last week The sales operations were concentrated in: Al Rayyan Doha Al Dhaayen Al Wakrah Al Khor Al Dhakira Umm Salal Al Shamal Pearl Ghar Thuaileb Al Dafna 60 Umm Al Amad Lusail 69 Legtaifiya
